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 over 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 will never be the same, with the money I have received I am finally to be a happyowner of a proper house
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
As far as I am concerned Givedirectly is doing everything properly. The help we're receiving s really having a great impact on us all.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have not yet spent the money I have received, but I am planning on building a new house with this money.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
access_time almost 4 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 the money because i i did not have food at the moment and i used the money to buy food. In addition to that, i used to live in a grass thatched house and it was always problematic during rainy seasons because my house could leak and i did not find my sleep peaceful. As soon as i got the money i bought Iron sheets which i put on my roof and my house is no longer leaking. Nowadays my sleep is sweet and i am happy
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I am able to eat now because i have food which i bought using my transfer. My sleep is now sweet because i do not have to worry about a leaking roof like before because my house has Iron sheet roof now. And in addition to all this, i am able to take care of my children well, a thing which i was not able to do in the past because of lack of money. I can buy them soap to bath and wash their clothes to go to school looking neat and smart, my life has really changed.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money to buy Iron sheets, matress, blankets, plates and maize
Enrolled
access_time almost 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I have always wanted to build a house, so the that i am going to receive will help me realize this dream.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Afternoon
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
It has been difficult for us to buy some basic needs for our family, because we mainly rely on piece works, so sometimes when it happens that there nowhere to find work we go to bed with empty stomachs with our children
