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Lena's family
Lena
landscapeCountry:
malawi
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
36
workCampaign
Malawi Large Transfers
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($342 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?
The recipient life has changed for the better all thanks to the program
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The recipient is thankful and has no problem
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient is very greatful cause she was able to fix her old house by installing new ironsheets, she also bought food, fertilizer and clothes for her kids
 
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 and thankful
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
right now am able to do things i could not do for example i bought mattress for the first time in my life
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i have bought food, renovated house, and bought other basic need
 
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I'm so happy because it will help me to buy food and renovate my house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm always happy in the morning hours thats when i do my business and find some money.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
So far my biggest challenge is to find money for food because i really have a big family.