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 ($338 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
check
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I am now able to eat good food. The household items bought have made my house a comfortable home. I am alsp sleeping soundly on mattress and a bed.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Everything is okay in my opinion. The sensitization was good and even the cashing out, there was no problem. I still have to admit that I do not have enough money to complete my house but what you have done is very good and commendable, it has uplifted our livelihood.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I managed to buy bricks, door frames and glasses. This is in readiness to build a house when the rains are over after the harvest period. In order to make the inside of my household appealing, I also bought some household items for it to look like a proper home.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($356 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
attach_money
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I saw the message that I have received the money, I was more than excited, I could see myself purchasing things I thought I could not afford.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Hunger was biggest problem. Now I am able to feed my family atlist three times a day
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought 22 iron sheets which I will use for the new house that I want build, 2 bags of fertilizer to feed my family. I have also saved some money to buy fertilizer for my farm.I was sleeping on a mat, therefore I have bought a martless to be sleeping comftably. I have bought clothes for my children and kitchen untesils.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will build a house with the money
What is the happiest part of your day?
No specific time
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
