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Kassimu's Profile
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Kassimu
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Country:
malawi
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Occupation:
Subsistence farming
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Age:
22
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Malawi Large Transfers
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($337 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 beyond his imagination
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The recipient has no issues
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient was able to buy materials to build his house
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
access_time
3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
i was very happy and was filled with gratitude.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
am now sleeping in a house of iron sheets which i have always wanted.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i have spent the transfer on food, mattress, iron sheets, clothes, blankets and wire.
Enrolled
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over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will use the money to build a better house as the one I have leaks and is dilapidated. I will also buy food and fertilizers for my garden
What is the happiest part of your day?
In th evening when I am returning home with food for my household
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I just got married and I am struggling to feed my family. This money will really help me out
