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?
No coming to my house you would find a very different place an improved one for that matter
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I am very satisfied with the way they kept their promise ringing from giving us money to calling us
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the fund to buy building materials and food for i did not have my own house
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($351 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i saw the transaction, I smiled. I could not believe this was true
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
being able to start buying housing materials is something i never though would happen any time soon. Now i will be able to build a house of my own.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I want to build a house, therefore i have bought iron sheets (30). I have also bought mattress to be sleeping comfortably.I bought fertilizer and paid labour for those working in my farm. I also bought clothes for myself
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Iam very happy i have never seen this kind of program before
What is the happiest part of your day?
During the afternoon hours
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
