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 ($336 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?
Initially I used to live in a sub standard dwelling right now I have managed to build a new house
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly is doing a very awesome job in changing peoples lives
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have managed to construct a new apartment for my family
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($348 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I danced to the style that I have never danced before
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
With the transfer, I have managed to buy a matress and beddings. I used to sleep on a maize empty sac with no cover or at times I will put on all my clothes just to feel warm. But all that has come to an end since the coming in of the GD cash transfer.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought solar panel, mattress, blanket.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so grateful to God and this organkzation for being selected to be part of this program. I lost my husband a few years ago and since his death I've struggled to raise our children and grandchildren I'm also old and frail and don't have the same energy I used to and this money will help me improve our livelihoods and pay for school fees and maintain the home. We sleep on the floor and don't have enough beddings for everyone and receiving this money will greatly change our life. It will give us a luxury of opportunities we didn't have
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I'm with my family and cooking after a long day in the field. I look forward to spending time with my family because they are my pride and joy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship in my life was the loss of my husband a few years ago which greatly changed my life. He was the sole provider and I struggled to fend for my family.
