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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($334 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 really improved in the way that his business has increased and stabilise since he has brought new equipments and also he has enough food for his household.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly gives people unconditional cash which helps them to improve their living standards..
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
He used the cash to purchase fertilizer and seeds,? paying people who helped him in his maize field as well s purchasing food for the entire household.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($356 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt happy for receiving such huge amount of money at the same time, this was my first time handling such amount and it was one of my best days in this life.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My business has improved, we don't have electricity here so the old battery I had was running out of power after 5hours which affected my video show business. With this money I have a new battery and a back up genset which has enabled me to have electricity thought out the day, hence good profits made everyday.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spend it on my video show business, bought a new battery and a genset to supply power since we don't have electricity.
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I have always had dreams of starting a business that will sustain my family and i. I will use this money as my capital
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy when i go to the mospue
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Due to the infertile land we have here we usually buy food which is too expensive
