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 ($340 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 has really changed after being in the program. I am a happy person for I know I will now own a house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly is doing everything so well, there is no need for any changes
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money I received to buy bricks and timber for building my house after the rainy season.
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 delighted to see money in my account since I did not expect such a thing to happen to me.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Now am able to make ends meet
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
With this fund i bought 24 Iron sheets, 2 Mattress, 4 bag maize 2 bags of fertiliser radio and female goats. The selection of what to buy was centred base on immediate need and future need for example I bought livestoks to ensure that i should have future capital even when the fund stops.
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It means helping us to sustain our household by buying iron sheets and other necessities such as beddings and clothes..
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the afternoon
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Insufficient funds to to buy food for her entire household
