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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($370 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 planned to build a bigger house which is suitable for me and I have already started buying the building materials and of which I am just waiting for the rains to stop so that I build the house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well giving us cash transfers because we were in great poverty
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The most recent transfer was spent to buy building materials for my house.
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This is very beneficial to me because i have really needed such assistance in my life because i usually face challenges related to not having food, therefore this money will definitely address that challenge.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Well, i do get happy when i find food and when my businesses are going on good.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
As stated that this money will help address my food shortages, you can therefore see that i face a major challenge which is lack of food.
