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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?
I didn't have any goals when I reach the second transfer
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion the organization is in order starting with how the first transfer was done to the last and also the whole process goes well
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I am building a house with the second transfer and also bought food for my family. The remaining money I used to buy clothes and other small household items
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I have build a house but i did not manage to buy ironsheets because the money i was gaining was little i could only manage to buy food and eat with my children to survive. so with this money i will buy ironsheets and finish up my house
What is the happiest part of your day?
We don't have particular time but during harvest time we are always happy because we are assured of our everyday food
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
To find money to meet our everyday needs is very hard due to lack of constant source of income.
