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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 goal was to take care of my house to have a proper home.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly does well was that the was no corruption adneverything you do so well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my recent transfers on maize and got a foundation made for my house.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will help me buy the things I have always wanted. I will build a fence around the house, will also buy blankets and build a toilet, I do not have a toilet at the moment. Even though my husband is in South Africa but the assistance is handful because he does not have a proper job.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the last 6 months, the only time that I have been happy was when I received money from my husband 4 mo the ago. I used the money to buy maize floor of which I still have up to now. This made me happy because at that time I had nowhere to go and no one to turn to so in a way he saved me.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Currently, one of the challenges I am facing is lack of food. My land is 2 acres but still I get about 10 bags the whole season which is still not enough. I get so little from farming because fertilizer is very costly.
