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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?
My goals have not changed. I had always wanted to build a house with iron sheets but my financial capabilities would not let me so when Givedirectly came I realised I would be able to build
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly does nothing wrong
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought iron sheets and other building materials. I also saved some money to give the builder
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money it means that I will be free from hunger because lack money to buy enough food to sustain my family for the whole year
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am usually happy in July and august when we sell peas, that is when we have money
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My challenge is money, especially this farming season its hard to find money to buy fertilizer.
