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Sulaish's family
Sulaish
landscapeCountry:
malawi
workOccupation:
Casual labor
faceAge:
44
workCampaign
Malawi Large Transfers
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($337 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I would still be living in a leaking house and struggling to find food for my children but the funds have helped to buy those things we were lacking in our lives
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly funds have changed our lives and there is nothing wrong with GD
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought blankets and iron sheets since i want to renovate my roof
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The recipient was in disbelief when she got the text. Her heart skipped for a minute.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The recipient life has changed for the better all thanks to the transfer she was able to buy the things she was lacking
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient used the transfer to purchase ironsheets,food and fertilizer. The recipient now has good shelter and will have enough food for her household and for that shes very greatful
 
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will buy iron sheets
What is the happiest part of your day?
Evening
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Sleeping on a bad place