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?
I would have still been doing piece works to find food.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
it is providing cash without showing any favoritism and everyone is on this program.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have spent the transfer on mattress , bricks, iron sheets and food.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($354 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt happy and i thank the organization for fulfiling what they promised
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I have never received this amount of cash ever since, so far i have bought food and iron sheets, but still more i will keep some money whilst iam thinking of a certain imvestment
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money for maintainance of my roof, i bought new iron sheets
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Am happy to be one of the people enrolled to receive this cash.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Am happiest in the afternoon when eating lunch.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My house is thatched with grass so I have to change roofs each and every year. The money will help me alot in buying iron sheets to renovate my house. I also find it hard to find enough food for my family.
