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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($364 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 is different, I am able to afford food for my family. Before, I was struggling to provide food, it needed me to do alot of casual labour. Things are different.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
My Life has changed, Give Directly gave us the freedom to spend the money according to our needs, and my needs (Which was food problems) has been addressed.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought iron sheets and timber to be used for building a house. I will also pay the builders. l did not have a proper sleeping place, therefore I have bought mattress and blankets to be sleeping comfortably.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money is a blessing to me. I plan to build a house and buy fertilizer.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am never happy, am always sad
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
