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Wetu
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Country:
malawi
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Occupation:
Subsistence farming
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Age:
78
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Malawi Large Transfers
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($340 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?
The recipient life has changed for the better all thanks to the transfer
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
No everything was okay
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient was able to use the transfer to fix her house she's very greatful cause she now has shelter
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 very happy and excited when i got the transfer. i felt so much joy
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
could not feed my family but now am able to provide enough food for my family.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my transfer on school uniform for my children, food and medical bills for my sick mother
Enrolled
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over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so excited to be in the program as the money will help me to buy food and
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the evening when I am chilling with my grandchildren
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I am old woman and I am relying on the money to buy food
