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Dawe
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Country:
malawi
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Occupation:
Small business
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Age:
52
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Malawi Large Transfers
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Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
307200 MWK ($378 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 was so happy when I received it because I didn't expect
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I was relying mainly on simple jobs for hire but now with this money I have things that I couldn't buy even when I was working
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought iron sheets for a new house, bicycle for transportation to distant places like hospital and also mattress
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almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I don't think this is money for consumption, I believe I have to do something with remembrance for this kind of support such as building a house
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always here with my husband alone without food or anything to make us happy
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My household lacks enough money to buy blankets and food