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Elina's Profile
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Elina
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Country:
malawi
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Occupation:
Subsistence farming
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Age:
69
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Malawi Large Transfers
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($342 USD)
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over 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
There is a big change as Iam happy
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
it does well in making me happy
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought frames and nails for my house and i have kept some money to use to mould bricks
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?
i was very happy
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
i am able to feed my family and am staying in a good house because of this help
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i have bought iron sheets, maize chairs and other basic needs
Enrolled
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over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It means helping her to sustain her household buy buying iron sheets and other necessities for house maintenance
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the afternoon
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Not having enough money to buy food for her entire household..
