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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($369 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I have no new goals
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly does well in giving free cash which has enabled me to boost my business. If you can send cash again next year or the other year it would really help
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money to buy 2 bags of fertilizer, mattress, blanket, and clothes for my 4 children. I have also topped up capital for my grocery
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
307200 MWK ($376 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very excited and happy when the money was sent to my phone because it just came at the right time
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I can a difference in my life because I couldn't build myself a good house but now I'll afford building it now, I boosted my business as well and also managed to get myself and my family good blankets
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought iron sheets for building my house, blankets for my house and also boosted my business venture
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am more than happy to have been enrolled into the program as I run a small shop and I believe that receiving this money will help me boost my small shop to something bigger which will be able to serve my whole village with groceries
What is the happiest part of your day?
I opened my shop somewhere in March this year and it has given us a stable source of income since when I sale everyday I earn a little something
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have Always wanted to open a big shop but have always been restrained by financial parlors.
