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Rose

Country:

malawi

Occupation:

Casual labor

Age:

Campaign

Malawi Large Transfers

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2nd Payment

Transfer Amount

264000 MWK ($338 USD)

3 years ago

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

MY LIFE IS VERY DIFFERENT NOW, I HAD NO KITCHENWARE BUT NOW I HAVE, I WILL SOON HAVE A HOUSE AND I AM NOW EATING 3 TIMES A DAY.

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

SO FAR THE ORGANIZATION IS DOING WELL IN EVERYTHING, I WAS IN POVERTY BUT NOW AM BETTER SO I CANNOT SAY THE ORGANIZATION IS DOING BADLY IN SOME AREAS

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

I BOUGHT BRICK, DOOR FRAMES AND DOORS SO THAT I CAN BUILD A NEW HOUSE

Initial Payment

Transfer Amount

271500 MWK ($351 USD)

over 3 years ago

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

I felt good and was joyful and thankful.

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

I am now eating 3 times a day.

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

I bought 25 iron sheets for a new...blanket and a mattress....fertilizer 2 and also bought 3 bags and other kitchen

Enrolled

over 3 years ago

What does receiving this money mean to you?

I am so glad to be receiving this money i will use it to build a house and buy utensils and food

What is the happiest part of your day?

I am happy when i have foof and money

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

I do not have a house of my own i end up living in another persons house. Also it is difficult for me to find food