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Marriam's family
Marriam
landscapeCountry:
malawi
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
42
workCampaign
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?
my life is now so different as i have enough food for me and my family something which has been very hard in the past years when it comes to the months of January and February
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
the organization is doing very good by providing the poor people so that e can buy food and also use the money to construct good houses and there is nothing that the organization is not doing well
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i bought food and cement
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
access_time 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 had nothing and could not believe am rich now.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I nolonger sleep with an empty stomach there is enough food for me and my family.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have spent the money on cement, clothes and food
 
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This is a huge relief as the money will enable me to buy food and start a small business for my survival
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the evening when I am chilling with my family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I find it hard to find food