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 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 cannot pinpoint one thing that is different than before. This is so as my standard of living jas now improved in many aspects. I can now afford a good sleep on a mattress, good looking home inside abd clothes too.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I am just happy that my life has improved. I never dreamt of having the things that I have now. Everything went well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent the money by buying additional materials for my project of building a house. I bought extra iron sheets, cement and other. The other went towards returning some debts and buying food as well as saving some for the future.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
access_time almost 4 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When the money came in my phone, I was very happy because I knew some of my problems had been sloved.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My day to day life has really changed. I am not worried about anything. I know i will have a good home. I have food and i know soon i will have a good house.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought 27 iron sheets for the small quarters that is for my son's us our main house is small so this will surly improve our living conditions. I also bought a Mattress, blanket and a buvet so that my family and I sleep comfortably at night.
I also bought 2 bags of maize and 3 bags of fertilizer for my garden
Enrolled
access_time almost 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so grateful to receive this money from GD. I will use it to build another house with iron sheets.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happy when i have food on my table
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My house leacks during rains and i am unable to sleep i also have days wen i go the whole day without finding food
