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 ($336 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?
My life is changed I now have a house with iron sheets for a roof. I feel blessed
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
There is nothing that GiveDirectly did not do well in my opinion everything went well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When I recieved the money, I thought of building myself a house since I do not own one. I bought 26 iron sheets for the roof, bricks and transportation for the bricks to my plot. I also bought window and door frames for the house. I am a builder so I know that I will build the house myself
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?
The recipient was so happy to have received the transfer
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The recipient now has shelter and for that she's greatful
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient used the transfer to fix thier house by installing a new roof and plaster , the recipient is so greatful for this cause this time around the rains won't affect them.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so excited to be enrolled into the program as the money will enable me to build a better house, buy food and fertilizer
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the evening when I return home with money for food after doing some piece work
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
