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 ($340 USD)
access_time over 3 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 very different now, if you come to visit me you will notice that my kids are very happy because we have food. This money has helped us a lot. We are no longer poor, we have a good house now and hunger is a story of the past. This is so because i used the money wisely to address these problems. My life has been transformed
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I have no problems with GiveDirectly because it has uplifted my life so i see that all is well
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money to buy materials that i have used to repair my house. I also used the money to buy food that i am eating up to date
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
access_time almost 4 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
My life was excited knowing that I will have a new house
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Iam now comfortably staying in my own house
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I agreed with my husband to go and buy iron sheets and other roofing materials to build a new house
Enrolled
access_time 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will build a proper house for myself
What is the happiest part of your day?
Afternoon
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
