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Lena's Profile
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Lena
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Country:
malawi
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Occupation:
Casual labor
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Age:
37
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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?
I am better off now than before I have food in my house where I am able to cook anytime when my kids are hungry
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
It does better sending money which is helping us to reduce our challenges for food
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought food and matress, ironsheets, nails for roofing and clothes
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($351 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 was very happy
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
all day
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
food mattress, iron sheets, brick clothes
Enrolled
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over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
it means that as my household I am helped as ibwill be able to provide for my home what I need and lacked
What is the happiest part of your day?
mainly in the afternoon since it when I know that I have enough food for my family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
mainly it is mainly food since when I farm I do not have resources to have a good harvest
