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Maliam's Profile
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Maliam
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Country:
malawi
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Occupation:
Subsistence farming
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Age:
62
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Malawi Large Transfers
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($338 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 in so many ways
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The recipient has no issues with the program
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient used her transfers to build a house and get fertilizer with the remaining money she got food
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?
We were very happy to see the message on my phone because I never expect to get such a huge amount of money.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I now eat proper meals and I also have a bed and matress.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have managed to buy fertilisers, a new bed and matress with the transfer received from give directly.
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over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will renovate my house and will also buy food
What is the happiest part of your day?
When i have food
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Hunger
