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Jackson's family
Jackson
landscapeCountry:
malawi
workOccupation:
Teaching
faceAge:
31
workCampaign
Malawi Large Transfers
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($370 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The new goal that I with the transfer was buying new roofing for my house, and paying school fees for the children and I also made plans to buy a mattress
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly is a good organization because they are reaching everyone else in need with having to go through chiefs.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my recent transfers on Roofing and paying fees for the children.
 
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access_time over 2 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The money means alot to me because it will help in many ways. I use the money to finish my house which needs floor and plaster and will use the remaining money to boost my business(Im an airtel money agent )
What is the happiest part of your day?
Am happiest in the evening because thats the time am back from work and i have leisure time with my family like playing with my kids.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i face in my life is celebral malaria. I experience this disease almost every year or twice a year and when i get sick it means i cant go to work and my family meet alot of problems like lack of money since my family depends on me and also when i get sick it takes almost a week for me to be back to normal