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Agness

Country:

malawi

Occupation:

Small business

Age:

Campaign

Malawi Large Transfers

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2nd Payment

Transfer Amount

264000 MWK ($340 USD)

over 3 years ago

How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?

My life has changed completely because I now sleep comfortable in my own house

In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?

I received the money they promised very well. I did not see any problem.

What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?

I have managed to buy 20 iron sheets, matress, a new bed and other household items

Initial Payment

Transfer Amount

271500 MWK ($352 USD)

almost 4 years ago

Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?

I was very thankful that we were in poverty and now we are better off

Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.

I had no ironsheets, i was sleeping in grass house now I'm thankful i bought ironsheets

What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?

I bought ironsheets, I had no food i bought good and also matress

Enrolled

almost 4 years ago

What does receiving this money mean to you?

I'm so excited and this means alot to me

What is the happiest part of your day?

I'm always happy in the morning especially when I have eaten something because most times I go to bed with an empty stomach.

What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?

So far the biggest hardship is a proper place to sleep,i don't have beddings I use a small Chitenje to cover my self at night.