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 over 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The recipient life has changed for the better
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The recipient has no issues with the program
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient is very happy with the program cause she was able to buy food , iron sheets and other household items
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($351 USD)
access_time almost 4 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy. Because we were going to bed hungry without food. We were also sleeping on mosiqito nets without proper mats.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I am now able to afford comfortable sleeping place and we are eating twice a day. Children going kids are going with proper clothes and are smiling all the way because they are full
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I purchased a bed, matress, school uniforms, chicken untensils and food.
Enrolled
access_time 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The money will burst my tomato business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Evening
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My husband went to South Africa longtime ago. During the first years he could send me child support money but he stopped 5 years ago. Since then i have been struggling to find food for the children and myself.
