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?
The recipient life has changed beyond measure measure
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The recipient has no complaints about the program
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient used the transfers to buy cement iroonsheets and bricks lastly also bought livestock
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?
The moment I received the transfer I was very happy, for there was poverty in my house but now there is no more poverty.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life has really changed, we're now a happy family for there is no more poverty in our house
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Wen I received the money, there was not enough food in my house thus I bought 2 bags of maize. I also bought livestock (goats) to tame, blankets, ron sheets and cement to renovate my house
Enrolled
access_time almost 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will build my own house
What is the happiest part of your day?
Evening
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
