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 would be struggling to buy food but the funds have made it possible to buy enough food and we will not starve to death with hunger
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
There is nothing wrong with your organization you are doing a great job
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought food, cement, an d other basic needs for my family
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 so excited to receive this money i knew my poverty days were coming to an end
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Everything has changed. I have a descent sleeping place. I have food on my table and i can afford to apply fertilizer in my farm now
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought iron sheets and cement so that i can renovate my house. I also bought bags of maize and fertilizer. I even bought matress and blankets to sleep on.
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It will mean alot like buying farm tools and food
What is the happiest part of your day?
Morning
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
