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Pilirani

Country:

malawi

Occupation:

Casual labor

Age:

Campaign

Malawi Large Transfers

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2nd Payment

Transfer Amount

264000 MWK ($338 USD)

over 3 years ago

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)

almost 4 years ago

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

almost 4 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