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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($364 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I do not have
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
There is nothing wrong with GiveDirectly
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Bags of maize, iron sheets, clothes and beddings
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access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The money will help me to buy livestock's and to buy iron sheet's.
I separated with husband three years ago and since then I have been living with my three children. Living alone, has made me realize that if I die today, my children will be left with nothing that will support them in paying school fees.
For that, I want to use the money to build a house and livestock's. I want to build a house that will last for so many years. I Will also use the money to buy livestock especially goats. The goats will help me to sale in future and that money will be used to pay for school fees.
Thanks for the cash gift, it will really improve my financial status. On monthly basis I make K2000 on average from piece works such as washing clothes and working in farming fields.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy in the evening because that's the time I helped my kids with their school work.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced so far is getting separated from my husband after 9 years of marriage. This was a set back as I was left with three kids without any child support. If I wasn't separated, I would have been able to take care of the kids in away that I have always wanted.
