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James

Country:

malawi

Occupation:

Subsistence farming

Age:

Campaign

Malawi Large Transfers

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2nd Payment

Transfer Amount

264000 MWK ($337 USD)

3 years ago

How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?

I could have been in trouble because i had nothing to help myself i had no food but now i have bought

In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?

Givedirectly is doing well because it has helped everyone to be uplifted from their poverty with this money and i dont see anything you don't do well

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

I bought 8 ironsheets and a second bicycle, matress and a blanket.

Initial Payment

Transfer Amount

271500 MWK ($352 USD)

over 3 years ago

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

I was very happy to receive this money since I did not expect things like this to happen to me

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

I am now sleeping on a matress which is something new to me I am grateful

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

I spent the money on Iron sheets, matress, blankets and food

Enrolled

over 3 years ago

What does receiving this money mean to you?

The funds will really help. As you can see, I am very old. I will use the money to build a house, buy kitchen utensils and food.

What is the happiest part of your day?

I am always happy when i have food for the day.

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

I really struggle to find enough food.