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?
The recipient life has changed beyond measure all thanks to the program
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The recipient has no issues with the program
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient is greatful cause he was able to fix his 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?
When i got the transfer i was so happy
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life is different my house is beautifil now. My house was built some years ago and i had always tjought of ways to renovate it and i just foubd out how to. Thanks to Gd
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Using the money i got from GD, i bought Cement which i used to pluster my house. I also bought myself a matress and clothes aswell as my childrens uniform. As a farmer, I also bought fertilizer to use in my field and since the food i had was not enough to take me through the year i biught a few bags of maize to add
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The money will help us feed our big family
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the evening when we are sharing stories as a family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have a very big household that is too hard to feed as a result we are always starving
