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Mariam's family
Mariam
landscapeCountry:
malawi
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
39
workCampaign
Malawi Large Transfers
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($363 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I didn't change my plans when k received the money and everything went well
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Everything that the organization said went accordingly
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought food and improved my house
 
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access_time over 2 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money development at my household, ai will be able to build a better house and also buy enough food
What is the happiest part of your day?
We are usually happy in the fternoon when we have food , our happiness is largely dependent on availability of food
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
It has been hard to access food and I have found it hard to take care of my children because I am a single mother and I don't have a stable source of income