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 over 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 my own good house. i used to stay in a very small and poorly built house, once i received my first transfer i started building a house and the second transfer was used to cement the floor. right now am staying in my good house, thank you Give Directly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
i feel like everything is done very well and there is nothing that is not done well
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
when i received my second transfer i bought cement and other materials to finish my house. the remaining amount was used to buy food for my family.
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 have been able to buy iron sheets and maintain my house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I have replaced the grass on the roof of my house with iron sheets. I can sleep comfortably without worrying about leaking whenever rains start
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought 28 iron sheets, woods , nails to repair the house which was in a bad condition, I bought 7 bags of maize to feed my family,
Enrolled
access_time 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It means alot to me. I will use the money to buy iron sheets to renovate my house and I only have a bed so I will buy a matress too.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest whenever I have my needs met.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
