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 ($341 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?
I now have a house of my own. Without the transfers, i could not have built one
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
it has done well, i have built a house and many others have been helped in so many ways. There is nothing wrong i can pin at GD
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought Cement for Flooring and plastering.
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 to receive a lot of money from GD and i am still very happy
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
i was sleeping in a poor condition house but with the funds from GD my life will no longer be the same since i will use the money to improve my house
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought bags of cement and iron sheets for my house contsruction
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am really thankful for the program. I will use the funds to renovate my house, support my children academically, buy farm inputs and livestock. The other amount will be used to buy food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Whenever i find enough money to support my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have been failing to support my family financialy which led to prolonged hunger.
