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Annie
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Country:
malawi
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Occupation:
Casual labor
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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)
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3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
i have been able to buy food, iron sheets for the house, and also making a passport for my son. the transfers have been helpful
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
give directly has done well, i have been able to buy food, iron sheets for the house, and also making a passport for my son.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i have bought maize, made passport for my child, i have saved some money for now
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 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?
I was excited!!
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I had a very bad house that was grass thatched but now I have an iron sheet roofed house
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my money to buy 20 iron sheets for a new roof, 3 bags of maize for food, clothes and beddings
Enrolled
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over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It meams alot to me and iam very happy
What is the happiest part of your day?
All day
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Ending of my marriage