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?
The recipient life has changed cause she has enough food and good shelter
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The recipient has no complaints
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient used her transfers to buy iroonsheets, cement fertilizer, food and other household items
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 and was filled with joy and happiness.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I now have enough time to manage and build my house, i spent most of my time doing piece works but now i have enough.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have spent the transfer on iron sheets, blankets,clothes, fertiliser and 4 bags of maize.
Enrolled
access_time almost 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My house was damaged during last year's heavy rains hence this money means that I will be able to build another house. Since my house got extensively damaged, I have been living in kitchen. I will also be able to buy food as I have already run out of food. Iam therefore grateful to GD for this initiative.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Iam more productive in the morning as iam strong and energetic. I wake up full of enthusiasm and energy to go out to do casual labour or to fish in order to earn a living for that particular day. Iam therefore happiest in the morning.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Honestly, I lack money to buy food and other basic needs for my family. Year in and out, I face hunger because my small scale business does not support me enough for the whole year. With convid-19 also, it is no longer giving me profits as it used to.
