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Agness
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Country:
malawi
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Occupation:
Small business
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Age:
40
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Malawi Large Transfers
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($338 USD)
access_time
over 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different because i was not expecting to receive this money
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I am thankful this is a good organisation it will help me have my own house
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought timbers and bricks to build
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
access_time
almost 4 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was vey happy because i have never had a lot of money such as this
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I had no house before so i see that now i have bought ironsheets to build a new house
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought ironsheets, nails, wires 2 bags of fertilizer and maize
Enrolled
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almost 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am very grateful to receive these funds as i said i am renting this house so wen i receive this money i will use it to build a house
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am mostly happy when i have food on my table
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
There is scarrcity in fertilizer and food in my family.
