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 ($338 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 has changed completely because I now have a well roofed house, eats properly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly always makes sure that recipient are being treated good and are being assisted in time
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have managed to buy 13 bags of cement and lime to plaster my house and I also built a boys qouter for my children
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 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 when i received my transfer.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
There is a very big difference. I have all basic needs at my house bought by the transfer. I also have enough food than before.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I managed to buy cement, a bicycle, fertilizer and bags of maize. I also built a fence for my house. I also supplied my children with learning materials bought by the transfer.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Iam very happy and i regard myself as the luckiest person in the world
What is the happiest part of your day?
During the morning hours
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Lack of land for faming has been a biggest hardship in my life for i look after alot of people from my village
