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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($342 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I managed to rent and farm, started a business and being able to feed my family. all these could have never been possible if not for the transaction
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
it has done well, in terms of giving freedom of spending, everybody has in one way or another solved burning issues they had. some have built houses, some started business, some did extensive farming. It never gets better than that
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i started building my house, there was a shortage on iron sheets, therefore i added some. i have also stared a small scale business ( selling plastic shoes) which will help me generate more income for the family. i also bought bags of maize ( food)
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 and my husband screamed with joy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I am now a happy person because am now able to eat 3 meals in a day.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have spent the transfer on 20 iron sheets, 5 bags maize, kichen untensils such as plates, spoons and a bicycle
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It means that I will be helped mainly to start a business and also have a chance to own my home
What is the happiest part of your day?
mainly at night
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
