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 ($340 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?
I have a beautiful strong home now 1 thing I never thought I could ever afford in my life thax to GD I have lived my dream
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
giving us money that we used on things that changed our lives withought many instructions this is what give directly did well because we had no fear on making choices on how to spend the money
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I started building a house using the first transfer what was remaining were the finishing so I used the second transfer to do all the finishing of my house and paying the builder who as construction the house i used the remaining money to buy food for the family
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 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 very happy to have recieved GD transfer because in my life, I have never recieved such a huge amount of money
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life has changed completely because I now have a complete house. I now sleep comfortable in my own house
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
"I received the first transfer and was able to renovate my house with a new veranda and new door frames.
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
it means that I am helped as an old wan to be helped with what i did not have.
What is the happiest part of your day?
in the morning
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
