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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.

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Malita

Country:

malawi

Occupation:

Subsistence farming

Age:

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Malawi Large Transfers

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Initial Payment

Transfer Amount

307200 MWK ($386 USD)

almost 3 years ago

Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?

I was extremely happy. I could hardly contain my excitement.

Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.

My life has really changed and now my children have clothes which makes me very happy

What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?

I used my transfer to buy 10 bags of maize, some iron sheets, a blanket, various household items such as pots and buckets and also clothes.

Enrolled

3 years ago

What does receiving this money mean to you?

This money will help me build a better house for my household as the one I currently live in is not cemented and I want to plaster it

What is the happiest part of your day?

I am happy whenever I can afford a nice meal with my children

What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?

I have 4 children whom I am failing to manage and provide for and I believe this money will help me to buy good clothes for them as well as food