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 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 has changed so much, to the extent that I was able to buy enough food for my family and clothes. I can say I have bought all the basic needs and I have piece of mind.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion the program is very good and the process is very easy and welcoming
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the last transfer to buy bricks waiting for rain season to end to build a house at my home village.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($354 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 so happy because the money has helped to sort out most of my day to day problems
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
For the first time in my life to receive this sum of money, iam now eating daily because we now have enough food and i am also planning to build a houe with the GD money
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Iron sheets, clothes for children, food and school fees and uniforms.
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It means helping her to sustain her household by buying iron sheets and cement to maintain her house .
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the afternoon
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Not having enough money to buy food for her entire household and not leaving in a good house which was leaking..
