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 future is so certain because i am planning to build a house and we are a happy family now and that we have started a business
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
It does well by giving us money so that our poverty is eradicated and i don't know any that Givedirectly does not do well and all i can say is that i am so thankful
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money to buy iron sheets, bicycle, clothes, fertilizer and started a business
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?
I was very happy and excited because since being born no one has ever thought to give me such kind of money that had the power to change my life. I was greatful
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Now my life has now changed I have a good cooking place and enough food mainly in these times when all the maize we harvested is finished.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought iron sheets 30, window frames and nails for the house that i plan on building. I bought a mattress for a soft and good place to sleep on at night. I also went on a bought 3 bags of maize and kitchen utensils because I did not have enough of these.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so happy to hear about these funds. We have to spend all night on the lake to catch some fish to earn a living. This money will help me start a business incase i have not caught any fish
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happy when i have food and money
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have had problems finding money for my everday needs
