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Asiyatu's Profile
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Asiyatu
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Country:
malawi
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Occupation:
Casual labor
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Age:
32
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Malawi Large Transfers
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($338 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 I now have a well roofed house
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Everything works accordingly and we thank are very greatful for the program
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have managed to buy 5 bags of cement and lime to plaster my house, blankets and some of the things that I needed using the transfer received.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
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over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so overwhelmed with joy and excitement
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I starving and I immediately went to buy enough food for my family
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my money to buy a mattress, fertilizers 2 bags, 2 bags of maize for food and clothes and beddings
Enrolled
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over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The money will be used to build a nice house and buy food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Whenever i have food.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Hunger has been the problem.
