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 ($340 USD)
access_time 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 now because i will be able to build my house once the rainy season is over. i stay is a small, poorly built house house and my dream was to have a good house. Since i have received all my transfers i am planning to build my house once the rainy season is over. Thank you Give Directly
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I feel everything is done well and i cant identify anything that is not done well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When i received my second transfer i bought iron sheets as am planning to build my house once the rainy season is over. the other amount was used to buy food, bed and other basic needs
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy and excited.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I now have enough food. The iron sheets that i bought is an indication that i will have a nice house which i will build with my next.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my transfer on things i was desiring to have most. I brought Iron sheets, matress, blackets, food, fertilizer, I also bought clothes for my family and kitchen utensils. I also paid debt.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Iam very happy and i thank God for this program
What is the happiest part of your day?
Morning hours
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
