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?
My life is different in that I will now have a descent house with clearer demarcations as to what room is what. I will have a descent bedroom with a proper bed where I will rest peacefully
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion there is nothing that needs to change. The program is adequately transparent and straightforward
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Since I bought construction materials with the first transfer, I used the second transfer to pay people to fix doors and everything in place including the actual construction.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
It was like a dream wheb the transfer reflected in my account i thought it was a prunk until i chevked my balance and see it was the truth
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Before the transfer life was hard but now there is enough food at home, my children are very happy and again will be able to build a strong new house
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
It has been always my dream to sleep on a Matress, having enough maize for food in my house and buying burnt bricks to build a good house and this is exctly how i spent the first transfer that i received
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
it means that us a household have been helped on our lacks such as food and a secure place to sleep
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the morning.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The main challenge that we face is that of food insecurity as we rearly have enough.
