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Chilungamo's family
Chilungamo
landscapeCountry:
malawi
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
21
workCampaign
Malawi Large Transfers
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Next Payment
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Follow to be updated on Chilungamo's next check-in.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
120000 MWK ($147 USD)
access_time almost 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy to be amongst the lucky ones to receive the money. I have been struggling to cope with life since I don't have money to start my own business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
We have had a huge difference interms of life on this household since we now have a well roofed house.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have managed to renovate my own house with new roof and also we have managed to buy bags of maize for food.
 
Enrolled
access_time 2 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It means i will be helped alot
What is the happiest part of your day?
Nothing
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Lack of school fees, lack of home basic needs