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
297300 MWK ($363 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Yes i have new goals that i didn't have ,when i learnt about the programme i thought of building a house since i was living in a tiny borrowed house.
So i bought house building materials and builded a house this is something i couldn't manage on my own,i also changed beddings,i bought a sleeping matress and blankets.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion everything that GiveDirectly did in this village was openly awesome no hiccups or anything and we so much appreciate everything.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have mosly used the second transfer which is also my recent transfer to pay for labour for the house building project.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
307200 MWK ($376 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so good and relieved when I received my transfer. I was in dire poverty and the money brought joy. The moment when I received my transfer is unforgettable.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I thank GD because I have managed to buy a mattress and currently building a house. I am now sleeping on a comfortable place than before. I also have clothes and I always look good when I take a bath. I couldn't have bought all these things without GD. Yes I have been doing piece works but I never raised such amount of money.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have been struggling with hunger before the transfer. When I received my transfer, I bought 4 bags of maize for food processing. I am also building a house.
I also bought a mattress which cost MK 30000. I also bought a blanket and bedsheets. I also used the money to buy clothes for my entire family.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money has meant receiving development for my family and am very excited to be part of this program.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon because that is when I find time to relax.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
One of the biggest hardship I have faced is not being to find enough money to support my family. I mostly rely on piece works and I only have a small piece of land where I farm maize.
