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Estar's family
Estar
landscapeCountry:
malawi
workOccupation:
Casual labor
faceAge:
35
workCampaign
Malawi Large Transfers
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($335 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 did not have a house and now with the fund i will build my own house. i am very happy for the fund
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
i was well treated and now i am very happy
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i used the fund to buy building materials. i want to build a new house
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
Madzulo I was tired kugom
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I very happy chandgcga
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent the money on Iron sheets,
 
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Will build a house, matress etc
What is the happiest part of your day?
Morning
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Lack of money