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Matiyasi's family
Matiyasi
landscapeCountry:
malawi
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
50
workCampaign
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 would still be struggling on how to source money to build a new house since my house is not in a good condition
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
This is a very good organization which is changing our lives through the funds which you are giving us there is nothing wrong which you are doing
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought bricks and cement which i would like to use in building a new house
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($356 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 so happy when the transfer was received
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The recipient now has shelter form the rain and for that shes very greatful for everything
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient used the transfer to rebuild his old house he bought ironsheets, glasses and a new door and for the remaining money he was able to buy food for his household
 
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access_time over 3 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so happy to have received these funds i surely will buy food
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am mostly happy when i have food on my table
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Mostly i have no food