We check in with people at each stage of the cash transfer process to see how things are going. Take a look at some of their stories as they appear here in real-time.
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($340 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 different because already i have my house in progress. I am improving it and this would not be possible if i had not received these funds. Ina addition to this, i have food in my house always a thing which wasn't happening in the past. I am really thankful
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly is doing well in giving out cash to people. There is no area that it does do well
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought some more iron sheets, nails and wood so that i can finish improving my house
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($351 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 and satisfactory that i will have a proper house of my own
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I am able to eat now without any worries and my children are now able to wear proper clothes not those old garments they used to
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent the money on buying mattress, ironsheet,fertiliser, food and clothes
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The program is awesome. I will buy iron sheets, food and support my kids with their academic life.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Whenever i have enough food.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
