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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?
Currently i now have a house which is of low maintenance because it is well built with an iron roof i will nolonger have to go in the mountains looking for grass for a roof. This is such a great change for me.I am also confident that i will harvest enough food next since i have purchased bags of fertilizer which is something i struggle to afford on my own.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
There is nothing that GiveDirectly did not do well because everything that i was advised would happen did. They should not change any part of their processes.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When i recieved my second transfer, i thought about building a house because the one i have is worn out woth a roof that leaks in the rainy season. I have purchased 2 bags of cement, bricks and doors for the house. I have also paid the builders to start the work. I have saved some money to buy fertilizer for the up coming farming season. I struggle to buy fertilizer on my own as it is expensive.
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving money is a blessing to me. I have never received any money in my life
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon because that is the time i rest
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced is having enough food
