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Nassi

Country:

malawi

Occupation:

Subsistence farming

Age:

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Malawi Large Transfers

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Initial Payment

Transfer Amount

307200 MWK ($378 USD)

over 2 years ago

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

I was just so happy. I didn't even believe it

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

I tried farming andit didn't work out last year but with this money I have bought maize and my house looks beautiful now that I've renovated it

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

I bought 21bags of cement because I want to renovate my house and build another one as well, 6 bags of maize for my house, mattress and fertilizer

Enrolled

almost 3 years ago

What does receiving this money mean to you?

Receiving this amount of money is a miracle to me and life saving. I will now be able to buy blankets and food

What is the happiest part of your day?

The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon because that is the time am home relaxing

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

The biggest hardship i have faced in my life is having enough food for my family