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?
My life is different in many more ways. As i am talking i am in the process of building my own small home using the money that i got from GD. This is like a dream to me because i never thought i would receive so much money that can change my life. My home has been developed a lot and so has my life.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly is coordinating tis program so well such that i dont have any complaints to lodge against it
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money to buy bricks so that i can use them to build my small house
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 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 to see the message on my phone because I never expect to get such a huge amount of money
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I am now a happy person knowing that I will have a new house
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I received the funds and went straight to buy 20 iron sheets and other roofing materials to build a new house after the rainy season is over
Enrolled
access_time 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Will innovate my house
What is the happiest part of your day?
Morning
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
