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Halima's Profile
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Halima
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Country:
malawi
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Occupation:
Casual labor
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Age:
24
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Malawi Large Transfers
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($341 USD)
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over 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
i would have struggled to find food.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
it is doing well by providing individuals with cash and reaching far places.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have spent the transfer on my business, timber, iron sheets, cement and food.
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 was vey happy and threw a rice party for my kids
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My childeen now uniform and clothes and i now have enough food.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have spent the transfee on iron sheets cement, food and clothes
Enrolled
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over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so happy to receive this money as i will be happy to use this money to improve my household
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am mostly happy when i have food on my table
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Mostly its been hunger. It becomes difficult for me to find enough food for my family
