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Asingati's family
Asingati
landscapeCountry:
malawi
workOccupation:
Casual labor
faceAge:
22
workCampaign
Malawi Large Transfers
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($341 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 now have a plan that I will build a new house and live a comfortable life.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly is a good organisation that helps the poor
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have kept the money in my bank account because I am planning to build a new house after the rainy season is over
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($354 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The recipient was happy beyond measure
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The recipient life has changed for the better all thanks to the transfer, she now has enough food for her houshold
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient used her transfer to buy ironsheets, food(maize) and matress, she kept part of the transfer for future use
 
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access_time over 3 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The money will help us in buying food and renovating the house by buying iron sheets and other necessities for the house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Am always happy at night when I have a time with my husband.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we have faced for a long time is poverty.