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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($367 USD)
access_time almost 3 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 now different in a way that I have enough food. My life Is now great than before. I am a happy person
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well by giving us money to buy things that we couldn't have bought in our life.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The the last transfer that I got from GiveDirectly, I was able to buy alot of food(maize), blankets for my family and also I spent some of the money on improving my house.
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am really grateful for the program. We are living in dire poverty. I will be able to build a house with the money.
I will also buy kitchen utensils and new beddings with the money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happy in the evening hours when we are having super with my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My house is not in good shape. The house leaks during rainy season and we don't sleep comfortably.
