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.
Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
There will be no further updates from this completed recipient.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($337 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
check
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The recipient life has changed cause he never imagined to ever own a house with iroonsheets
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The recipient has no complaints
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient used his transfer to buy building materials, mattress and food
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
attach_money
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
i was very happy when i received a messsage that i have received money from Give directly i almost danced with joy because I have never have such a huge amount of money in my life
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
living in an ironsheet thatched house is the biggest difference i having each and ever time I look at my house
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have always wanted to live in an iron thatched house, so i used the first transfer to buy ironsheets, timber and other materials to improve my house
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so grateful to GD for enrolling my family in the programme. My house is not fully finished when i get the funds i will use it to finish with cement both in the inside and outside. I will also buy a descent sleeping place for my family
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am mostly happy when i find food to feed my family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My hardest hardship has been financial struggle. I sometimes do not have money or ways to get money to feed my family. This leads to my children and grandchildren crying of hunger
