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.
Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
There will be no further updates from this completed recipient.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($340 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
check
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The recipient life has changed for the better
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Everything done by GD has been good the recipient has no complaints
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient used the transfer to fix her house she also bought food fertilizer and other household items
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($356 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
attach_money
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very good, called my mother to let her know and could not wait to withdraw the money so that I can start solving my problems on the household.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life has changed in a way that now we can sleep on a good place, I have iron sheet and when the rains stop, I will build a good house and also my household has enough food now. Before GD we used to sleep with empty stomach but it is no longer a story right now.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought iron sheet, matress, 4bags of maize and clothes for the household
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It means a lot as I have to buy household items that I am lacking
What is the happiest part of your day?
Morning
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
