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Annie's family
Annie
landscapeCountry:
malawi
workOccupation:
Casual labor
faceAge:
28
workCampaign
Malawi Large Transfers
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($339 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The recipient was so happy beyond measure
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The recipient has no issues with the program
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient was able to buy food iroonsheets and other household items, the transfer has
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
access_time almost 4 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I very much delighted to see money in my account since I did not have anything and i was hopless
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Now I am able to make ends meet because of the same funds
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
With this fund i used to buy mattress blankets bed, 4 bags of maize and 2 bags of fertiliser. These items were very necessary for my life
 
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access_time almost 4 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
IAM VERY HAPPY AS IKNOW THAT THIS MONEY WILL HELP ME AND MY FAMILY TO START A SMALL BUSSINES AND PROVIDE BASIC NEEDS TO MY WHORE FAMILY
What is the happiest part of your day?
During afternoon hours
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Fimding and building my own house was not easy