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Adam
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Country:
malawi
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Occupation:
Other
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Age:
28
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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?
My life has changed completely because I now eat proper meals.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
It has given me a life time opportunity
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have managed to buy fertilisers, 5 bags of cement and food items with the transfer received from give directly.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
access_time
over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was some excited when I got the message
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
When I got the money i quickly went to buy food as I was starving with my family
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money to buy 8 bags of cement to plaster my house; 3 bags of maize for food; clothes and beddings
Enrolled
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over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The program is really good. I will be able to finish my house which i started building. Buy food, kitchen utensils and clothes.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Whenever i get paid from a piece work i was doing.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Lack of finances has been a great challenge
