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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 different now, before I didnt have a house and now I do. It was a struggle to buy myself food and now I am able to have all 3 meals without worrying about tomorrow.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly is working very well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent the transfers on buying doors,windows, and a roof for my house as we speak I have finished building the house. So the money left will be paying off for construction and buying food.
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access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"My house fell due to heavy rains and then to hear GD wil send me money via mobile money is more than a relief for me as this money will enable me to rebuild my fallen house". I will also be able to buy enough food as I did not harvest enough due to lack of fertilizers.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happy whenever I can afford to eat atleast 3 meals a day. Breakfast; lunch and supper
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I am now staying in my daughter'a smaller house as mine fell due to heavy rains a few weeks ago. Life is tough since I do not have a bigger space of which to keep my belongings
