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 ($337 USD)
access_time over 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 am able to make my own money. I have a business due to the money I recieved. I am very greatful
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
There is nothing that I feel GiveDirectly did not do well. I am simply thankful for the help that I recieved.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money to buy a bycicle that I now use as a means of supporting my family. I carry people on the bycicle like a taxi . I also used the money to finish building my house as I had already built it
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($356 USD)
access_time almost 4 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy, I had a farm to be attended to since the rains had started, when I saw the alert I was happy that I will be able to farm with all the resources available.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Before, we had hunger problem, we could not eat properly. Now I have bought 12 bags of maize and I am able to feed my family.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I had started building my house, so when the money came, I bought cement to use it for finishing, I have a big farm so I have hired some men to help me with farming, I have bought martless to be sleeping comftably and I also bought 12 bags of maize to help me with feeding my family.
Enrolled
access_time 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will use the money to buy a house and provide food for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Mornings are the happiest part of my day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Struggle to find food is always the life of the day.
