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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($369 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?
My life is very different than it would have been without the transfer. My house was grass thatched and the leaking in the rainy season was annoying. I also feared the risk of the house catching fire whenever i was out. My beddings were not that decent as well. All these are history now as i have a decent house and bedroom. Thank you very much.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well in giving free cash which has helped my family and thank you for that. If you could extend the transfers to 3 or 4 times it would have been much better as it would help to improve our livelihoods further.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money to buy 7 bags of cement to apply floor and plaster to my house. I also bought a mattress and blanket. I have saved the rest of the transfer to buy either a goat or cattle for rearing.
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means helping us to end some of the challenges that we have been facing such as purchasing iron sheets to improve the roof of my house as well as buying enough food..
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm the happiest in the afternoon after having lunch with my family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest challenge has been that of insufficient income to support my household interms of food and other basic necessities
