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 is different now since i will be able to build my new house as soon as the rainy season is over. i stay in a very small grass thatched house and having a good house was my dream. since i have received all my transfers i am planning to build a new house shortly. thank you Give Directly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
i feel like everything is done very well
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
when i received my second transfer i bought extra iron sheets since i bought the others with my first transfer and i have saved the other amount for costs related to building my house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($351 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt good and I was very happy because since birth I have never been helped liked this and this was a very good feeling
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Now we have food since I did not have food before and we are able to eat daily.My maize in the fields were not looking good but they have been revived and my maize us green and I see harvesting plenty
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought iron sheets 18 for a new house that I plan on building. I also bought a Mattress and 2 blankets so that I a decent enough place to sleep. I went on to buy 2 bags of fertilizer and also managed to hire people in my field with the same money. I went on and bought 5 bags of maize for food as we did not have any food.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so happy i am receiving this money. I will use it to buy food and clothes for my family and i
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am very happy when i have money knowing i will use it to do everything i lack
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
