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Francis
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Country:
malawi
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Occupation:
Casual labor
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Age:
55
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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 very happy to see the message on my phone. I knew my life will never lack anything
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I now have a comfortable house and I also bought a new matress
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The money has helped me to buy livestocks, a new matresss and other things that I needed
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over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money will help me buy land and build a house. My wife lives in Mulanje if i receive this money i will be able to invite her here
What is the happiest part of your day?
Am mostly happy when i go to pray on sundays
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I mostly have problems finding food to sustain myself and my wife in mulanje
