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Patuma's Profile
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Patuma
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Country:
malawi
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Occupation:
Casual labor
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Age:
53
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Malawi Large Transfers
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($340 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?
i would have suffered a lot to find food for my family at the same time working in the field.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
it is providing recipient with the opportunity to solve their problems.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have spent the transfer on iron sheets , clothes , cement , 2 goats , bicycle bed and food
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($354 USD)
access_time
over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
im very happy
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
theres a big change in my life
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
food,ironshees,matress ,clothes
Enrolled
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over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Am a very happy person. The funds will really help in renovating my house and buying food. The money will also help us to buy beddings.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Every time i am chatting with my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
We have been experiencing hunger every year.
