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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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy to see the money transfers in my phone. I have never been in any program that i was helped greatly. I am very thankful.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference for me is that i will be able to build boys quarters for generating more income to my family.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I want to build small house which i will be renting out and making money to support my family. I have bought Iron sheets and burnt bricks to be used for building this house (boys quarters)
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access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
starting a small scale business of buying fish and sell it in Blantyre is
What is the happiest part of your day?
All day ia. Hapy because i and my family never miss a meal
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Beibg unable to look after my family because iam alon my husband is away
