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Jonas
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Country:
malawi
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Occupation:
Casual labor
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Age:
50
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Malawi Large Transfers
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($338 USD)
access_time
3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I will have a new house after the rainy season is over all because of the funds received
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Everything worked accordingly . Give directly fulfilled it's promises
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have managed to buy 30 iron sheets and other roofing materials to build a new house after the rainy season is over
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($354 USD)
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over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
i was excited about iit
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
all day
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
building a house
Enrolled
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over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The money will really help. I have plans to build a house and i will use the funds to do so.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Everytime i support my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have been facing challenges interms of finances to fully support my family.
