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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($363 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?
I have no new goals, i am just finishing the old goal of building a house
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well in giving free transfers but if you would give more 2 transfers, it would be better
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I am yet to spend the money but i plan to buy 10 bags of maize for consumption and 4 bags of fertilizer for farming. I also want to build a house next year so i will save some money
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It has meant having the capacity to build a house for my family and matress and some blankets.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the afternoon because that is when I have free time
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
In 2019 I suffered from stomachs pains and I was not able to provide food and be available for my family
