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 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
i would not have completed my house and could not have bought enough food.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Giving people the power to decide what to do with the money.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i have spent the transfer on food, clothes, cement, iron sheets, built a small quarters and 2 bags of maize.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($356 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 to have received the transfer. I am a primary school teacher but I have never received such a huge amount of money before. I am very grateful
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I never had any hope that I will ever finish building my house, but now Iam very happy
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I received the first transfer and I bought 20 bags of cement and 1 bag of lime. I have managed to plaster my house properly
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It means alot to me and my life, i am going to improve my life in such a way like starting a small business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Afternoon.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Recently it has been difficult to find jobs, so its been hard to support my family.
