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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($370 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?
Yes i have new goals that i didn't have before receiving this transfer,apparently i have maintained my old house using this transfer.
I have managed to secure food that will take me till mid year and i have bought a sleeping matress since i was sleeping on a matt all along.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
So far Give Directly has given this cash to everybody and this really went well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Mainly with my second transfer i have used it to improve my house by buying house building materials ,paying for labour cost and food.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving has meant happiness for my family and I plan to maintain my house and build a fence around the house and also buying food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the last 6 months I did not get sick and this has brought happiness to me
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
One of the challenges that am currently facing is not having enough food, I rely on my in-laws and children to share me whatever they can and sometimes I do not get enough food.
