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 ($341 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 will really change after being part of this programme, I did not have a proper house but now I have start building a proper home for my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Well, so far Givedirectly is doing everything so well. I will now have a house because of this project.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money I received to buy materials for building my house these include brick, timber, door frames, nails and wires. I also bought a bed and household cooking utensils
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 recipient was so happy beyond belief because she has never held such amount of money
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The recipient life has changed for the better she was able to buy tge things she was lacking in her household
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient used her transfer to purchase ironsheets mattress maize fertilizer and water
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money will help me buy food for my family
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the evening when I wake up
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
