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
297300 MWK ($367 USD)
access_time almost 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 in the sense that I now have a good home; I was able to work on my house things like plastering it. I have been able to afford fertilizer for my farm. I frankly have gained a lot.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly does not do anything wrong in my opinion. In fact is changing a lot of peoples lives.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
With my second transfer; I bought lime which I used to finish plastering my house. I also bought blankets for my kids, fertilizer for my farm and of course food for my home. I also used part of the transfer to buy kitchen utensils such as basins.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
307200 MWK ($377 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money I danced with my husband we were so happy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I will be living in my own home, we are in the process of finishing up my house.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent the transfers on bags of cement and I saved up some to pay for the labor that is being done on my house. I also bought mattress and fertilizer.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money will help us to inalise our house by putting plaster and a cement floor since it has a mud floor. The money will also go towards purchasing enough fertilizers for the next growing season.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest whenever I can afford to feed my children a nice meal such as rice and chicken
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have always wanted to be a huge farmer by growing cash crops but have always been limited by monetary resources to achieve my dreams and I believe this money from GD will push me towards achieving that go
