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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($364 USD)
access_time 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 always wanted to buy enough food, fertilizer and also build a house once I receive money. When I got the money I made sure I did that
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly does everything very well
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
With my recent transfer I bought fertilizer for the next farming season. I also bought food and kept the other money so I build a house
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that, I will now be able to buy some fertilizers as I didn't know where to get money for this year's fertilizer since I didn't have the money but now this is a relief.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest today because I have been enrolled into this program and I believe that the money from the program will help me to sort out some the things I have been having difficulties getting such as groceries and food
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I do not have enough food and I am starving. I believe this money has come at the right time as I will use the money to buy some food
