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.
Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
There will be no further updates from this completed recipient.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($341 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
check
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different now because i am able to improve my house. My house is grass thatched and not cemented, with the transfers that i have received i have bought iron sheets, cement and i will improve my house once the rainy season is over. Thank you Give Directly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
i feel everything that is done by the organisation is done very well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When i received my second transfer i bought materials for improving my house since my house is grass thatched and poorly built. the other amount was used to buy food. i have saved the other amount for other costs related to improving the house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
attach_money
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy and sweet inside me because i knew this was an end to some of the problems that i used to face. Since my house was not properly thatched during the rainy season i would usually find my flour wet including where i lie down. As i received the transfer i was so happy because i knew my life would change in so many ways.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I am seeing a very big difference in my life now because i am at peace. I and my children have a better place to sleep at night because we bought some beddings. I have food to eat everyday because i managed to get some maize with the money unlike in the past. All these things have made my life better.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought fertilizer, buckets, blankets, clothes, maize and iron sheets and my children's clothes.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The funds will be used to buy farm inputs, food and livestocks.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Whenever my husband finds money for the family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
