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Kasimu

Country:

malawi

Occupation:

Casual labor

Age:

Campaign

Malawi Large Transfers

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2nd Payment

Transfer Amount

264000 MWK ($335 USD)

3 years ago

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

now i am very happy that i will be able to have my house elected when rainy season os over. and further i have ease transport cost

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

i do not have any complaint about the program

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

i bought a bicycle and bulding material

Initial Payment

Transfer Amount

271500 MWK ($352 USD)

over 3 years ago

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

The days the money was send I was totally broke, I had no where to go and find money. I jumped from were I was sitting and I rejoiced

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

At the moment my economic status has changed from 1 to 5 if put it inpoint. I was sleeping on the floor but now I am sleeping on matress.

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

I bought double matress, 3 blankets, biscycle and solar panel. Lastly I bought food, 3 bags of maize.

Enrolled

over 3 years ago

What does receiving this money mean to you?

The funds will be of great help. I will be able to build a better house, buy matress and a bed. I will also be able to buy food.

What is the happiest part of your day?

I am always happy when I eat.

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

I really face challenges in finding money to buy food.