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 ($341 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 have a plot of land. I could have not purchased this land if not for give directly
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly has done so well in helping us in solving our different needs with the cash transfers
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have managed to buy a piece of land with this transfer. Eventually i want to build a house on this land.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($356 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was excited and grateful that I was considered to be part of those receiving the transfers. I have never received such amount of money and I was glad that will be able to attend some of my needs
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Before the cash transfer, we could eat once a day.after receiving the transfers we can afford to eat three times a day
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have been able to purchase iron sheets for me to furnish my house which was leaking whenever the rains starts, I have also purchased door flames .In addition to that I have bought kitchen untesils namely buckets , plates. I have also bought maize since I did not have food at home
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money will help me with the problems i face in my home. Clothes food and beddings for my family
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happy when i have enough food for my family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
