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Issaac
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malawi
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Occupation:
Other
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Age:
39
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Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
307200 MWK ($377 USD)
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over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
i felt so happy when i got the money because i knew that my problems would come to an end
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
my life is now different, the money helped me so much, it helped me to develop
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i spent the money on food, building a house, and also i bought Mattress so that i could sleep comfortably
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over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means a good house for my family. I will use the transfer to buy mattress, build a house with burnt bricks and iron sheets.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am the happiest in the evening. This is so because it is the time that I eat together with my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have experienced is shortage of food. I depend on fishing to provide food and other basic needs for my family.
