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Maria's Profile
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Maria
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Country:
malawi
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Occupation:
Small business
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Age:
40
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Malawi Large Transfers
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($338 USD)
access_time
over 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I now have lights in my house. Thank you give directly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Everything worked accordingly and I received the whole amount of money
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have managed to buy solar panel, inverter and a battery to use after receiving the transfer.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($351 USD)
access_time
almost 4 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when i received the transfer. I managed to buy whatever i was lacking in my house
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My maize field is promising because of the fertilizer i bought. Surely i will have bumper yield. I also managed to buy enough food for the house.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I managed to buy iron sheets, mattress, fertilizer and food. I also saved some money which i use to buy daily basic needs.
Enrolled
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almost 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This is a chance for me to starta business
What is the happiest part of your day?
Any time
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Nothing
