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Soye's Profile
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Soye
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Country:
malawi
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Occupation:
Casual labor
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Age:
23
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Malawi Large Transfers
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($340 USD)
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3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
i would have struggled to find enough food for my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The organisation which is helping poor people and everyone is being reached.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have spent the transfer on bicycle, door flames , 2 goats and food.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($351 USD)
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over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I WAS VERY HAPPY AND I AM STILL HAPPY
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I HAD NO FOOD AND HAD NO HOUSEHOLD ASSETS BUT NOW I HAVE ACQUIRED ALL THESE THINGS
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I BOUGHT IRONSHEETS, FOOD, SCHOOL UNIFORM FOR MY CHILDREN AND CLOTHES FOR MYSELF
Enrolled
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over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Am happy because I will the money to buy what I want for my household.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Am happiest whenever I have enough food.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Lack of enough food.
