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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?
The biggest difference in my life is that I now have an income generating activity. Before this program I was idle and had never done any substantial business before. For this I am very thankful to the organization
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I am perfectly contented with GD processes and seen nothing your organization did not do well
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
With this money I ventured into business. I opened a shop for second hand clothes that I have been ordering from Limbe in Blantyre. The business is still settling but I love the progression so far
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 received the transfer. I managed to do things which i could have not done on my own.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life has really changed and am thankful. Now i have furniture in my house and enough food than before. My relatives are also sleeping in a boys quarter unlike before when we were all sleeping in one house.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought bricks and constructed boy's quarters for my relatives. I also hired labor at my maize field as well as buying fertilizer. I also bought food and furniture in my house.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving is a great achievement for me as it will enable me start a business to sustain my daily living as a young mother of 3 children. I had always wanted to start a business but lacked capacity and GD has just saved my life here
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the morning when I wake up and go to find piece work in order to feed my family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have always wanted to start a business but lacked capital
