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Davie

Country:

malawi

Occupation:

Subsistence farming

Age:

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Malawi Large Transfers

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Initial Payment

Transfer Amount

307200 MWK ($378 USD)

over 2 years ago

Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?

I was so happy I couldn't believe it that I could receive such a huge amount of money..

Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.

In the past I couldn't grow my business but now I have made a top up to it and I have food as well and my house is looking great

What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?

I bought a mattress, an iron bed and iron sheets...the other part of the money I used it to top up my business venture

Enrolled

almost 3 years ago

What does receiving this money mean to you?

I am happy to receive the money because it will help me to buy maize for my family because this year I was affected by feminine

What is the happiest part of your day?

I am usually happy in the afternoon hours because it's the time I am always assured of the availability of food at that particular day

What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?

I have a very delabilated house, I will use the money to build a proper house.