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 ($369 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 now different because i have a house at my home village, which i would not manage on my own and i have enough that will cover my family for the rest of the year
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly has done all good in all levels of the project ranging from community sensitizatio, census and distribution of transfer. There was nothing wrong
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have spent the transfer on building a new house at my home in zomba district and has cost me MK200000. I also bought 3 bags of maize at MK8000 each, kitchen utensils at MK8000 and clothes
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
307200 MWK ($382 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When i received the money i was very happy because i never expected to pocket such amount of money in my life
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my life is that all basic things which i was not able to get in the past are now accessible
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When i received the money i bought food, clothes for my family and blankets. I also bought fridge which i want to use in a business of selling cold drinks
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I have been hearing alot about this program and now that I am receiving this money, I intend to expand my business of selling buckets and plates so that I should be selling more items and make more money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest whenever my business is doing well
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have always wanted to expand my business but lacked the money for the expansion
