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Patuma
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Country:
malawi
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Occupation:
Subsistence farming
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Age:
27
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Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
307200 MWK ($378 USD)
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almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i received the transfer my heart was filled with happiness because it was end of poverty in my family
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that now poverty has lessen as compared to past when i was failling to access most of my needs
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When i received the transfer i spent it buying matress, iron sheets, blankets and now i am moulding bricks which i want to build a new house
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almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is an honor because it will help start business which i have always wanted but i have never had the money to do
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the afternoon. I am happy because that is the time i am free
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced is having enough food. I have never had food to last for months
