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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($370 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 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 supported me to buy many things that i could not afford including fertilizer and iron sheets. There is nothing that you do not do well
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money to buy 2 bags of fertilizer, 20 iron sheets, kitchen utensils, clothes for my family, and a blanket
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so happy to receive these funds. I will use this money to build a new house. As you can see we live in a very small house
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happy when I have food and money in my home
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I struggle to find money to buy food and a descent sleeping place for my family. We sometimes have days when we have no food
