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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($364 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 had no piece of mind before the transfer and I started living a peaceful life after receiving my transfer. I am now a happy person. I am also confident that my produce will be greater than before because all farm inputs are ready. I am planning to sell my produce after harvesting. My sleeping place was also a mess, the transfer enabled me to buy better beddings such that I am sleeping on a comfortable place now.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I have never seen a generous organisation as GD. GD has done so well by providing cash transfers to several households. I also had a chance to get a phone.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
After receiving my first transfer, my main focus was to do something in relation to agriculture. I bought 2 bags of fertilizer. I also bought 4 bags of pesticides. I also bought 2 bags of groundnuts seedling. I lso used the money to rent 2 acres of farming land. I have covered all inputs required for this growing season.
I also bought beddings such that my sleeping place is now comfortable.
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This is a gift from God, it's a blessing indeed. I can't wait to build to build my own comfortable house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Afternoon
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Being on my own without a husband has been the hardest because I always have to find means to feed my daughter. It's been hard.
