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Estere's family
Estere
landscapeCountry:
malawi
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
38
workCampaign
Malawi Large Transfers
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($368 USD)
access_time almost 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 has changed completely because of the assistance given from give directly. I now have a stable business and also a new house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
We are always grateful for the opportunity given from give directly. We have managed to have the things that we needed.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The money has helped me to build a new house with new roof as well as buying cement to plaster the house.
 
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access_time 3 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It will mean alot to us since we have been worried to where we can find money to finish up our house so this money will help us alot in meeting our needs that we have been failing to meet for so long
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the evening because is the time we rest after long day and also is the family time with our children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Not able to find proper source of income which lead to not having money to finish up our house, not able to buy utensils, food, fertiliser and clothes for our children.