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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($370 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money to buy 5 bags of maize, 28 iron sheets, 15 timbers and nails to build a spacious house
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly does well in supporting us fulfil our dreams. There is really nothing that you did not do well
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I have no new goals
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Lack of income is the biggest challenge in my household due to this it's very difficult to have enough food clothing and other basic needs but with the transfer am sure and believe that life will e better off. Cause I plan on farming with part of the money so I can have enough food
What is the happiest part of your day?
Being home with my wife and children brings me so much joy and peace
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this Money will help me in so many ways firstly building a nice house cause my house is old and as cracks all over and with these rains I was really scared but with the program I will be able to build a better house.i also plan on buying food and fertilizer so I can farm
