GiveDirectly: Send money directly to the extreme poor

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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. Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.

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Basuni

Country:

malawi

Occupation:

Other

Age:

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Malawi Large Transfers

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Initial Payment

Transfer Amount

307200 MWK ($378 USD)

over 2 years ago

Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?

I was happy about it because I didn't know how I could start a business without this money

Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.

I have done what I wanted especially with regards to the business I started because that's what I always wanted

What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?

I have started a business with that money, bought sand for plastering and cementing my house

Enrolled

almost 3 years ago

What does receiving this money mean to you?

We as a family are so happy to receive these funds from GD. We have a house project going on that we use this money to finish it

What is the happiest part of your day?

I am the happiest when I have food and money in my home

What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?

We struggle to find money to pay fees for our children