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 ($338 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?
My life is different now because i have solar powered lights in my house. since i was born i have been using torch as a source of light at night , my dream was to have a more advanced source of light. since i received my transfer i bought solar panels and am happy because i don't have to stress about light at night.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
i feel like everything is done very well
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When i received my second transfer i bought solar for lighting my house. I also bought cement which was used to cement my house. the remaining amount was used to buy a bicycle and food.
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 felt very good and I was happy. Me and my whole family were happy. We are very greatful and excited.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life has changed.When I recieved the money I did not have enough food. Now I have food which is a very big change for me
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought window frames, bricks and doors for the house I plan on building. I do not have a house of my own, the one I live in now belongs to my sister. This means now I can afford to build a house of my own. I also bought a blanket to help keep me warm at night. I added 3 bags of maize to the ones i have so that I do not run out of food. I went on to buy 5 bags of fertilizer so that i have a bumper harvest.
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will use the money to build a better house; buy food and other utensils to better my life
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the morning when I wake up and go to work in my garden
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I dont have a proper house, it leaks and I find it hard to have food
