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?
My life is different now because i have my own land and am planning to build my house on it. i don't have my own house, i stay in a house belonging to one of my relatives. these transfers have helped to find a land where i am planning to build a house. thank you Give Directly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
i feel like everything that is done by Give Directly is done very well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
when i received the transfer i bought land where am planning to build my house. i also bought food because we had a little food remaining in the house. the remaining amount was used to buy cement and to start a business.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($351 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 and i went to the airtel agent the very same day i received the money
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I am now living a happy life since i have basic needs for my family and this is happening because of the funds from GD
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i have bought food for my family and cloths for myself and my children and i have also use some of the money for school fees
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It means helping us to sustain our household by buying iron sheets and other necessities such as beddings
What is the happiest part of your day?
All day
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Not having enough money to buy food for her entire household
