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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($338 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I will be able to start a business since now i have a business capital. The transfers have been helpful.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly has done well. It has allowed be to address on my needs freely. I will be able to start a business since now i have a business capital
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i have not used all of it yet. i have currently bought home groceries namely soap, sugar, salt. i have also bought clothes for the family. i have saved some to eventually start a business from which i believe will allow me to build my house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
i was very happy. I knew my problems will be solved. i cant thank you enough
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
i will be able to build a house, and i am thankful. previously, i could not manage
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i have bought iron sheets, cement , because i want to build a new house. I was sleeping on the floor, therefore i have bought a mattress to be sleeping comfortably. I also bought food ( 2 bags of maize). Lastly i bought fertilizer for the farm
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The money will assist us a lot in buying fertilizer for this season as well as renovating the house to make it suitable for the rainy season.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Mornings
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Failure to have food is a daily problem so I would say that's my daily hardship.
