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Alice's Profile
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Alice
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Country:
malawi
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Occupation:
Subsistence farming
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Age:
50
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Campaign
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?
The recipient life has changed beyond measure her life has changed
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The recipient has no issues with the program
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient is so greatful for being part of this program cause she was able to buy iroonsheets food and other household items
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($351 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 so happy and excited
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I now have 4 bags of fertilizers and I know that I am going harvest alot using this fertilizers
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my money to buy fertilizers, maize for food, fertilizers, clothes and beddings
Enrolled
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over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am going to use the money to put a cement floor; buy maize for food and put up a new roof
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the afternoon when I have eaten with my family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My house leaks and I need a new roof
