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Patuma's family
Patuma
landscapeCountry:
malawi
workOccupation:
Casual labor
faceAge:
28
workCampaign
Malawi Large Transfers
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Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
307200 MWK ($386 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so excited..The money gave me hope that in this life I will be able to sleep in a plastered, cemented house with iron sheets...So I'm so grateful.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference is that I can now afford to buy healthy and nutritious food for the entire household as well purchase nice clothes for my children.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient spend the cash on making bricks which she will use to build her new house..She also purchased other building materials such as iron sheets and window flames. Some part of the money we used to buy stuff for her children such as clothes,blankets and mattress..She also bought kitchen utensils such as plates and pots. The remaining money was saved so that she can be able to pay for the builders.
 
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access_time 3 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so happy to receive these funds for me this means my dream iron roofed house
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy when I have eaten
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I struggle to find money to feed and provide for my family