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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?
My life has changed completely because I now have a business.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Everything worked accordingly and I am very impressed with the GD programme
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have managed to buy 50 bags of maize for business with the transfer received from give directly.
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 so happy when i got these transfers. I am still very thankful of these funds. Our life has changed in our home
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My children look good they have new clothes they eat good food and we sleep in a very nice and comfortable place. All these were never there before gd. We really are very thankful
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
With the money i got from Gd, i have bee able to buy iron sheets of which i will use yo renovated my house once i get the second transfer. I also bought 3 bags of maize, matres, blankets and clothes for my family. I am so grateful
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I'm grateful for the money...This money will help me to end some of the challenges I've been facing such as building a house,,buying some beddings as well as clothes..
What is the happiest part of your day?
All day
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Insufficient funds to purchase necessities such as beddings
