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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?
The time I was being registered in this program I was ill but I was able to purchase beddings, food and medical bills
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I am grateful for the program because it has helped me pay my medical bills.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent it on beddings for my house, medical Bill's and food
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive the money, I will be able to better care for my family. I have a man who isn't the father of my children so he doesn't really provide for us. He is hardly ever home. That means everything depends on me. My house has been unfinished for a long time because between basic needs and children's care, I'm left with nothing for the house. So this money will enable me to finish my house. I will also buy food and clothes.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am usually stressed about food and money and that makes me unhappy most of the time.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that I'm sickly. That makes it a challenge to provide because I am usually unfit to work and earn money for food.
