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Patuma
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Country:
malawi
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Occupation:
Casual labor
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Age:
29
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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?
i am now able to afford enough food for my family which was a challenge in the past.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
it the organisation is helping people develop themselves through giving out cash.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i spent the transfer on iron sheets, food , clothes and fertiliser.
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 because i have never received such amount of money.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
i now have iron sheets and my family has enough food.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have spent the transfer on iron sheets, mattress, fertiliser and food
Enrolled
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over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The money will be helpful in a way that i will be able to build a house. Buy household basic needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Evening hours when we are having nsima.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The main challenge has been hunger. We lack food.
