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Sainatu's family
Sainatu
landscapeCountry:
malawi
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
60
workCampaign
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?
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In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
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What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Cement, bed, matress and a door
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so excited when I receive the transfer and I thank GOD for Givedirectly
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The major difference right now is that i now have food that will take me through the year,This is something that have never happened to me and I'm really proud for that.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used part of the transfer to buy iron sheets and all house building accessories i did this because i want to build a house,i also bought matress,4 bags of maize,3 bags of fertiliser,and a bicycle I also kept some money for everyday house basics.
 
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access_time over 3 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
What i want most is goats so i will buy goats
What is the happiest part of your day?
Morning
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Hunger