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.
Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
There will be no further updates from this completed recipient.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($338 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
check
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I could have been sad because i need money
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
It does well in fulfilling promises because what we were told by GD is what we see its happening in our village and there is nothing that it doesn't do well
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought nails and saved part of my money to buy timbers for roofing
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($351 USD)
access_time almost 4 years ago
attach_money
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was happy
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I was starving but now I have enough food
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my money to buy iron sheets, fertilizers, maize for food, clothes and beddings
Enrolled
access_time almost 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It means now I shall have a home with a iron roof and a good looking house
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the evening because this is when I have eaten
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
