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 now because i have a good house now. With the transfers that i have received i have improved my house, i have cemented it and i have renovated the doors and windows. my house is neat now with no dust and i am assured of security at night.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
i feel like everything is done well and i cant identify anything that is not done well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When i received my second transfer i bought materials for improving my house. the remaining amount was used to buy food mattresses and other basic needs.
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?
was very happy and excited could not believe my eyes and i knew from that moment that my dreams will come true of building a house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
my child used to work up very early to go to school because he had to walk a long distance but the transfer has given me a chance to buy my child a bicycle which now he is using and he is no longer waking up early and he is no longer tired when he comes back from school.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have spent the transfer on fertiliser, iron sheets, cement, mattress, food and bicycle.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Iam very happy and i fill luck to be one in a few benefiting from this program
What is the happiest part of your day?
During morning hours
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
