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Amina's Profile
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Amina
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Country:
malawi
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Occupation:
Small business
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Age:
23
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Malawi Large Transfers
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($341 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?
My life has changed completely because soon I will have a new house
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly has fulfilled his promises very well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have kept the money in my account because I am planning to build a new house
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($351 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 happy and thankful. I knew going forward, I will be able to provide for myself
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Being able to buy iron sheets and maintaining my house,i could have not afford this before
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I want to repair my house, i bought iron sheets. i also bought mattress to be sleeping comfortably. lastly i bought fertilizer for maize in the farm
Enrolled
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over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It is just a support
What is the happiest part of your day?
from 1pm
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
None
