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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:
20
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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?
would still have been relying on piece works to find food.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
it is giving people money to individuals without making decision for them but allowing them to decide what issues they solve in their homes.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have spent the transfer on food, clothes and fertiliser.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($356 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 felt very happy because I knew my life has changed
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
" I now eat properly and also sleeping on a new bed and mattress. Iam so happy.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
" I managed to buy 5 bags of maize, a new mattress and other things I needed since am expecting a baby
Enrolled
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over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money will help me build a house and have a good sleeping place
What is the happiest part of your day?
Mostly at lunch when i have food
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Poverty has been the wmost difgicult thing
