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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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when i received my money i was very happy because the amount was so huge and enough to change my life and also it was first time for such a thing to happen in my life
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that now i have a beautiful sofa set which i would not buy without the aid. Now my home is such a confortable place.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my recent transfer on a set of chair which i bought at Mk365000, meaning that i toped up Mk65000 on the transfer
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a huge relief for my household since I am a teacher and my profession does not pay that much. So I believe that this money will help me buy some household items such as buckets, furniture and food. I also intend to purchase mattresses and beds for the house
What is the happiest part of your day?
I went to hike Mulanje mountain. I was so happy as it was my first time to hike a mountain
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I am a teacher and my salary is less than $120 per month which is not enough to feed and provide for my household since I have a huge responsibility looking at my family
