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 ($337 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 am very happy that I received these transfers. If I did not receive these transfers I would have been very sad and I would have been wondering why I have not received. I am very happy that I received.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The organisation did a very good and we are all grateful for the transfers. Everyone who received has enough to eat and many people have built houses.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought iron sheets, bricks and cement because I want to build a house. I also bought bags of maize so that we can have enough food.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($351 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very good. I was so excited especially after withdrawing the money because i didn't expect it
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
There is a huge difference in my life. I was in big poverty but all this has changed because of the money received
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I discussed with my husband and we dicided to buy cereals, matress and iron sheets
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
it means that I am being helped and I am also helpful and I will be improved
What is the happiest part of your day?
it usually depends on what I have for food .
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
