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?
The recipient life has changed for the better life is easy now
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
She has no issues with the program everything went well
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient is so greatful for the program cause her life all thanks to the transfer she was able to buy food iroonsheets and clothes for her self and her family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($356 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The recipient was so happy and is still happy cause she never thought of having such item
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The recipient now has shelter and she's greatful for that
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient used her transfer to buy ironsheets to fix on her house, she was aslo able to buy food and other items she was lacking in her household
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money means alot to me. My family has been struggling due to lack of resources. We have not been able to afford nutritious food and other basic needs of life. Additionally, my house leaks during the rainy season. This cash therefore will go along way to address these challenges. This means that my life will improve when I receive this money. Iam very excited and I am looking forward to receiving it. Iam happy and words alone cannot explain how excited Iam.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Iam happiest in the morning because it is the time I wake up energetic hoping for a good day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced in my life is basically lack of money. I do not have a stable source of income.
