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Flossie

Country:

malawi

Occupation:

Casual labor

Age:

Campaign

Malawi Large Transfers

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2nd Payment

Transfer Amount

264000 MWK ($340 USD)

3 years ago

How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?

I will have a new house after the rainy season is over. Thank you give directly.

In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?

Give directly always makes sure that recipient are being treated fairly.

What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?

I have managed to buy iron sheets and other roofing materials to build a house

Initial Payment

Transfer Amount

271500 MWK ($352 USD)

over 3 years ago

Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?

I was very happy to see that I have been very lucky to receive the transfer

Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.

My life has changed since I now have a comfortable house

What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?

I managed to buy bags of cement and a new matress with the transfer received from give directly

Enrolled

over 3 years ago

What does receiving this money mean to you?

I am grateful for this money as it will help me start a business. My husbands salary alone does not cater for all our needs

What is the happiest part of your day?

I am happy when i have food to feed my family

What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?

Not being able to buy food and build a house for my family