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.
Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
There will be no further updates from this completed recipient.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($335 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
check
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
am now able to afford food without struggling to do with piece works.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
it is helping poor people solve some of their financial problems.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i have spent the transfer on iron sheets, bricks,cement and food
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
access_time almost 4 years ago
attach_money
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy since when the rest of the village received their transfer I did not I felt very bad and when my alert came was very happy
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life has changed now I have things that i could not afford on my own like bicycle I was having difficulties when I want to travel
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent the money on doing floor in my house, I did not have matress I bought, bicycle, food and iron sheets these sheets I want to build a house special for my wife
Enrolled
access_time almost 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will add on my business
What is the happiest part of your day?
Morning
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
