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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($362 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?
Yes i do. at first i never thought that i could manage to build a house with iron sheets and even plaster and paint the house. This has become my new goal and i am sure that i can achieve this goal because i now have the money to so.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, there is nothing that GiveDirectly does not do well. Every process is clear and it is one NGO that i feel listens to us people that they are helping.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought 2 bags of fertilizer for my farming as well as rented a peice of land for farming. A bag of fertilizer cost alot and i usually buy small kgs which is never enough for my harvest so since the rainy season is coming soon i saw it fit to purchase the fertilizer to bumper my harvests.
I have kept the remaing money with my local Village bank so that i can keep it with intrest. I plan to complete my house with the money next year.
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access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money shall mean building a proper house because i do not have a good shelter .
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the afternoon. I get to see my family and friends.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
my biggest hardship i have faced is lack of food for my family. i barely have enough food to sustain my household throughout the year .
