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Lima
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Country:
malawi
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Occupation:
Casual labor
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Age:
49
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Malawi Large Transfers
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($340 USD)
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over 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
i would have worried a lot to pay schools fees for my children and even to finish my house but now it is different.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
it is reaching out to everyone without showing any favoritism.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i Have spent the transfer on iron sheets, bricks, paying builders and food
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($356 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?
The recipient was so happy cause she didn't believe that she would ever build a house
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The recipient and her household are now is able to eat enough
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient plans on using her funds to build a house. The remaining money she plans on buy fertilizer and food
Enrolled
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over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money will help me buy a proper sleeping place and also help in my schildrens education. I will buy clothes and food for my children aswell
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happy whrn i have money and am able to eat with my children
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
It is very difficult for me to find money to provide clothes and other neccesities for my children
