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Amina's Profile
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Amina
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Country:
malawi
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Occupation:
Other
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Age:
23
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Malawi Large Transfers
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Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($356 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 very excited because I have never received such a huge amount from anyone before
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life has changed since I received the money, I now eat 3 meals a day and sleep comfortably on a new mattress
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I received the first transfer and I bought a new mattress and a bed, 5 bags of maize.
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over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The program is great. The funds will enable me to buy enough food, beddings and farm inputs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am a happy person in the morning hours when am having tea.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Lack of finances to support household needs.
