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Patuma

Country:

malawi

Occupation:

Subsistence farming

Age:

Campaign

Malawi Large Transfers

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2nd Payment

Transfer Amount

264000 MWK ($338 USD)

over 3 years ago

How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?

My life is now better because I have money and I am now able to do things I wasn't able to do for myself before.

In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?

I feel Givedirectly helps alot of people in what they do by giving them money however I don't think there's anything they do badly.

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

I have not yet spent my money yet but I plan on using the money to purchase a bicycle and building a house.

Initial Payment

Transfer Amount

271500 MWK ($352 USD)

almost 4 years ago

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

I felt very happy and excited and I knew my life

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

Now my life is now changed my fencr

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

I have managed to buy bricks, cement and iron sheets for a boys. And fix my back yard

Enrolled

almost 4 years ago

What does receiving this money mean to you?

Receiving this money will enable me start a business as well as buy enough food for my family

What is the happiest part of your day?

In the morning when I wake up and go to find piece work

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

I find it hard to provide enough for my family