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Agness

Country:

malawi

Occupation:

Casual labor

Age:

Campaign

Malawi Large Transfers

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2nd Payment

Transfer Amount

264000 MWK ($338 USD)

3 years ago

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

i would not have done had enough food for my family.

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

it is proving people with money which is helping solve their problems.

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

i have spent the transfer on door flames , doors, mattress and food

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 so happy because what i have now i didn't have before so the money has helped me to get good beddings and a house including food

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

A big change include good beddings and I have managed to secure fertilizer which could have been difficult to get.

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

I bought a Matress and devet because i had nowhere to sleep, ironsheets, fertilizer and maize including school materials for kids and clothes

Enrolled

over 3 years ago

What does receiving this money mean to you?

I am grateful of this money as i will use it to buy materials to fix my house.

What is the happiest part of your day?

I am happy when i have food

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

Mostly i do not have food to eat with my family.