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Fester's family
Fester
landscapeCountry:
malawi
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
21
workCampaign
Malawi Large Transfers
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Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
307200 MWK ($381 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The recipient is so happy and so greatful for the program
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The recipient will be able to have enough food and a good place to sleep all thanks to the program
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient is so greatful cause he plans on building a house for his family, buy food clothes and other household items
 
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Thank you so much madam for getting us census,I'm so grateful that i will be part of this programme because this money will change my entire situation.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is during noon hours because thats when i eat my first meal of the day with my whole family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we have faced is hunger and having a proper house and beddings,I'm sure this money will help us to fulfil that wish we are truly grateful for the programme.