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?
If I did not receive these transfers I would have been very sad. This is because I would have been comparing my life with those people that received. The good thing is I received the money and I am happy.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
This organisation did a very good job. Many families have built houses using the transfers that they received. Some families bought furniture and food. GiveDirectly has really changed our lives.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money to buy cement, glasses and doors. I bought these things so that I can finish building my house. I also used some of the money to buy food and all the kitchen ware that I needed.
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 felt very good, I could not believe I have such huge amount of money at the same time. It was a big step in my life, I have never handled such an amount of money my whole life. Am thankful to GD for this generosity.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My house was in a bad condition, I had doubts it will stand this rainy season which got me worried. I tried to borrow money to fix it but no one could borrow me money. The coming of GD, it was a redemption to my family, now I have fixed my house and it is strong to stand rainy season for the next 10 years. Am thankful to GD and keep on helping the others I need like me.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought 17 of bags of cement and 5bags of maize
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The program is awesome. I will use the money to start business and part of it to finish my house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Whenever i find food for my household.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My main problem is lack of finances to support my household with basic needs.
