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 ($333 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?
I have a well built house now and I know that this year I will not struggle with food
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion all the process were well carried out and there is nothing that GiveDirectly did not do well
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When i recieved the money i went and bought Cement to plaster my house as i already built it. I also used the cement for the floor. I went on and bought 20 bags of maize for food as I do not have any farming land . I spent the remaining money to buy kitchen utensils.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($348 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
i was very happy the moment i received my transfer, i knew my family will have enough food again
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life is different now because i have enough food to feed my family. we used to sleep on an empty stomach some days and some days one meal was all i could afford to provide for my family. since i have received my transfers my life has changed, we are having enough meals per day. Thank you Give Directly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When i received my transfer i bought food because i did not have enough food at home. the other amount was used to buy mattress, blankets, clothes and other basic needs
Enrolled
access_time almost 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I want to use this money to buy food in our house as it is something we always need
What is the happiest part of your day?
Waking up in the morning with life is what makes us happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
We do not have any means of getting money and this makes it hard for our life, we cant find money for food and other household items
