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Pilirani's Profile
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Pilirani
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Country:
malawi
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Occupation:
Casual labor
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Age:
23
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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 have been worse and i could still struggling in buying food for my children and we would have starve to death
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly is doing a great job since we get enrolled in the programme without doing any favors or paying a bribe which is a good thing
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have spent my money on iron sheets, bricks, bricks, food and mattress
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
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over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt really great knowing that I will have a new house now
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life is different now because I kept some of the Money to be buying food items on a daily basis
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have managed to buy 24 iron sheets and other roofing materials to build a new house after the rainy season is over.
Enrolled
access_time
over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Iam very happy
What is the happiest part of your day?
Afternoon hours
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Giving birth to my 2 children
