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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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy and I immediately called my son to tell him the great news. He lives in Mangochi town. We immediately started making plans and he even agreed to buy the things I needed for me. It was a great day.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I am now always smiling and for a long time, I am able to afford things I never thought I could.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have used my transfer to buy Iron Sheets, some wood to assist in building my house. I have also had bricks done and bought 2 bags of maize and clothes.
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Being an old woman, this is a miracle that I will be receiving this kind of money and I am.glad that I have been enrolled as I believe this money will help me build a much better house and again I will be able to purchase more food items for my household
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happy whenever I pray to Allah for blessings
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I suffer from hunger most of the times being an old woman who is not as energetic as I used to be to work and provide for myself
