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 ($366 USD)
access_time over 2 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 than it would have been if i had never received the transfer because now i have all things i wanted such as furniture, kitchen utensils and am preparing to build a house
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Givedirectly did well in everything ranging from project sensitization, census, registratio and cash distribution. There was nothing wrong
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent the money on funitre at MK22500, moulding bricks at MK10000, kitchen utensils at MK6000 and saved some for buiding a house in the near future
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
307200 MWK ($380 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy because no other organizations has shown what GD has done.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Being a able to buy ironsheets and building a house is a big improvement for my life
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought ironsheets, matress , solar inverter. And Uniforms for kids
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I AM SUPER EXCITED AND I HAVE BIG PLANS LIKE BUILDING A HOUSE AND PAY FEES FOR MY CHILDREN
What is the happiest part of your day?
EVENING
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
MY WIFE IS VERY SICK AND UNABLE TO WALK. IT MAKES ME SAD.
