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 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 for the better and thanks GD for the opportunity
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The recipient has no problem with the program
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient is so greatful for the program with the transfer the recipient was able to buy iron sheets food and other household items
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($356 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The recipient was so excited
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Life for the recipient changed for the better. She's now able to to sleep on a matress and she also has enough food
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient used the transfer to improve her house she also was able to buy food
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The money will help me a lot. I plan to renovate my house. The remaing amout will be used to hire labor because i am very old and i cannot manage farming on my own.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Whenever i have enough food to eat.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
