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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?
At first i never thought i would be able to build a house that has never been my goal.but now i am planning on building a house of my own as i have started buying the materials
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
For me i dont see anything that GD does not do well.the good thing that it does is giving us money which help us meet our needs
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought food,bought materials for the house like cement and a door
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money will mean alot to me and my children as currently we are lacking food, so once i receive this money i Will buy food enough for my family and the rest i will use to finish up the house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
When i am able to get a piece of work because i know that I will be able to feed my children
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
When my husband left me with these five children without anything. I didn't know what to do and how to look after them and unfortunately the heavy rains came and destroyed my house i was forced to ask the neighbours for shelter but good Samaritans have started rebuilding the house
