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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($340 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 would be struggling with financial resources but thanks to GD for the funds i have started a business and i am also able to provide food to my family
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly is a very good organization since it is helping a lot of people without considering cultural and religious backgrounds and a lot of people have renovated their houses after receiving the funds
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i have bought five bags of maize, bags of rice for business and i have some of the money since i want to build a house after the rainy season
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 when i saw the money alert. I did not expect this at all. i was very happy
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I have bought all the resources for building a house, and i will be able to build one once the rains are over. if not for Give Direct, i could have not managed.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I want to build a house, once the rain season is over. i have bought in advance iron sheets, cement and doors. I also used some of the money to buy food for the house ( maize)
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The money will assist us to establish a business and generate income for my philanthropic activities as I assist several kids at school as a teacher.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Afternoons are happy times.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Failure to provide fees for my relatives has been my biggest hardship as they depend on me.
