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.
There will be no further updates from this completed recipient.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($337 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
check
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is now different because now I have a house with a proper roof before I used to have problems in the rainy season but now I am more at ease
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly is good organization and helps alot of people it is changing life and is removing poverty
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I saved the money and when the rain stops I want to use the money to get bricks molded so I can build a house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
attach_money
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I am happy because i have received money
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought ironsheets, matress, blankets and clothes for me and kids and maize
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I'm so grateful that i will receive this money,although I'm talking with you right now I'm literally crying in my heart because I don't understand why Givedirectly has chosen me to receive such a huge amount of money and honestly I'm speechless because some thing like this has never happened to me.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I don't usually have a specific part of a day where I'm the happiest,I'm always happy when there is food in my house and it can either be in the morning or evening.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship in my life right now is that I'm a single mother with 4 children and I have no sustainable source of income all I do when the sun rise up is to search for casual labour, this depends if I'm physically fit for that day because some times I'm physically weak and all I do is to bed rest and watch my children starve,atleast if I had a man he would have been meeting me half way by helping me financially.
