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Sophie's Profile
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Sophie
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Country:
malawi
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Occupation:
Small business
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Age:
44
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Malawi Large Transfers
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($340 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 have been able to do house maintenance, My house could have been blown away with the rains, if i had not maintained it. Thank you for the transfers
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GD has done so well, It was helped us financially. they give us the freedom on expenditure
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My toilet fell down, so i am constructing a new toilet. I have bought sand, iron sheets, and bricks.
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.
right now am staying in a good house and am able to eat everyday because of your help
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i renovated my house, bought food and goats
Enrolled
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over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The grant will be helpful. I will use the funds to renovate my house. Buy food, livestocks and farm inputs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Everytime i am watching netball and whenever am chatting with my friends.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest challenge has been finacies to buy food.
