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Maimuna's Profile
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Maimuna
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Country:
malawi
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Occupation:
Subsistence farming
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Age:
27
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Campaign
Malawi Large Transfers
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($366 USD)
access_time
over 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life has changed completely with the money received.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly has improved our standard of living
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The money has helped me to buy a land for farming
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
307200 MWK ($385 USD)
access_time
almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was happy because I will improve my life
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference is that we have maize for food in our house
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought ironsheets, maize and timbers and matress including clothes for my kids
Enrolled
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3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will help me pay fees for my brother who is in form 3 as he is currently just staying for lack of school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happy whenever I receive visitors as I take it to be a blessing
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Lack of food and other household materials which affect our daily livelihood
