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?
I would have been sad if I did not receive these transfers but now I am living happily my. My children are also happy because we have enough food to eat.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The organisation did a very good job. There was no favoritism in the way they selected households to be enrolled. Everyone in my village was enrolled and we are all happy.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent the transfer on bags of maize so that my family should have enough food. I also spent the money on bags of cement which I needed to finish the house that I am building. Some of the money was used to pay the builders that are building my house.
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?
As a family we were very happy. It was something we never expected would happen.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The house was in a poor condition, now I have started repairing the house and I know I will be able to finish it
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought 20 iron sheets to build a boys quarter, I also bought 1 door, and 2 glasses for the window. I bought 8 bags of cement to improve my house,1 bag of maize to add to the ones that we have. I have saved some for buying fertilizer
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Will innovate the house, fertiliser and food
What is the happiest part of your day?
Evening
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
