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 because i was able to cement the floor of my house. My house was not cemented, i used to smear the floor with good clay soils but it was to easy to find these soils. Since i received my transfer i have cemented the floor of my house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
i feel everything is done very well
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When i received my second transfer i bought cement which was used to cement the floor of my house. the remaining amount was used to buy blanket, mattress, food and other basic needs.
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 knowing fully that I will be able to finish up my house
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I am now sleeping on a good place in pevious i was getting sick easily because I was sleeping on the dust
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I had unfinished house so with the money I bought Iron sheets, cement, nails and also bought bags f fertiliser and food
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I'm so grateful for the money..I will use some of the money to complete my unfinished house..buying school uniform for her children
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
