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Newsfeed > Hawa's Profile
Hawa's family
Hawa
landscapeCountry:
malawi
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
70
workCampaign
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?
I am very happy because u will have a house with a new veranda and well renovated.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I am very impressed with the GD programme . No any mistake I have seen
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have managed to buy 15 bags of cement and lime to plaster and renovate my house
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($354 USD)
access_time almost 4 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
She was happy
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
She is now happy because she has food
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Matress, bed
 
Enrolled
access_time 4 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It means I have to improve my house
What is the happiest part of your day?
in the evening after eating
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
losing my children due to sickness