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 ($336 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 have now been able to afford materials for my house. This is something I could not imagine but now It shall be possible to build a house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly did well in bringing this program to our area as lives are now forever changed. Our living standards have improved in many aspects.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I had plans to construct a house. Hence, I managed to finally buy door and window frames, iron sheets and other materials. Despite now not having money to engage a builder, am hopeful it shall be built since the materials are available. .The other part of the money went towards household items.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($351 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt really great knowing that I will not be in poverty anymore
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I sleep in a comfortable matress and I also eat proper meals now
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have managed to buy 24 iron sheets, a matress and other things that I needed using the transfer received from give directly
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am very glad I'm receiving this so much, I will be able to buy food
What is the happiest part of your day?
Whenever I have food in my house I'm always happy
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I am struggling with poverty , lacking food in my house is a hardship I face every day
