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Fatima's Profile
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Fatima
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Country:
malawi
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Occupation:
Casual labor
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Age:
20
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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 is so greatful for the program cause she now has shelter and food
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The recipient has no complaints about the program
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient used her transfer to buy food iroonsheets and clothes
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 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 was able to buy fertilisers and I now eat proper meals.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
"I bought 2 bags of fertilisers,matress, 24 iron sheets and other roofing materials to build a new house after receiving the transfer".
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over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The money will be used to renovate my house and buy enough food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
When we have nsima. It's really difficult to find means to buy food. Whenever we have food, we are happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Hunger has been a great problem.
