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 I used to try to build a house with an iron sheets and failed on my own. Now with this money I will have a house with iron sheets which had always been my dream.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Everything went well according how I was told. There is nothing that I can say did not go well. All processes went on as I was told
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money to buy a bicycle and a mattress which I did not have. I went on and bought 5 iron sheets to add on to the ones that I already purchased in the past. I also bought doors and frame for the house that I plan on building.
I did not have enough food so I bought 3 bags of maize to add to my storage.
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?
I was happy because I was leaving on rented land, with the the money from GD I knew I will be able to purchase my own land and eventually I will build a house. I was more than happy
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I have always wanted to stay on a place of my own, looking that I have been able to purchase one is the biggest difference ever.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought a piece of land , I have bought 2 bags of maize considering I was not able to feed my family, I have bought 10 iron sheets with the belief that I will be able to build a house on the land that I have bought.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The money will assist us in buidling a house and livestock for business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Afternoon is always my happy time.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
End of my marriage affected me a lot and up to date am failing to provide for my children as a single mom.
