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Emilly

Country:

malawi

Occupation:

Casual labor

Age:

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Malawi Large Transfers

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Initial Payment

Transfer Amount

307200 MWK ($380 USD)

almost 3 years ago

Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?

It was a rare moment for me because I couldn't believe i have money which i have never had in my life

Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.

This is a good program becaus3 giving us money has helped me to buy clothes and food

What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?

I bought matress food, clothes

Enrolled

almost 3 years ago

What does receiving this money mean to you?

This money means everything to me. I will be able to buy food, build a house since my house fell and am living with my daughter.

What is the happiest part of your day?

All the time

What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?

I am usually sick as I am old as well as my children. They get often get sick and at times I am unable to take them to the hospital.