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Hawa's Profile
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Hawa
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Country:
malawi
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Occupation:
Casual labor
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Age:
26
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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?
My life has changed completely because I now eat proper meals
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
It has helped me to buy the things that I needed using the transfer
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have managed to buy iron sheets and other things that I needed using the transfer received from give directly.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
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3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
We were very happy to see the message on my phone because I never expect to get such a huge amount of money.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life has changed completely because I now eat proper meals
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought 20 iron sheets, fertilisers and food items with the transfer received from give directly.
Enrolled
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over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It is a gift to buy food
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the afternoon
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
sometimes lacking support
