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 over 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
In my life I never thought I would stop sleeping in a grass thatched house and I see this like a dream coming true I am very thankful though this money my dream is coming to pass
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Continue doing this great job we are grateful
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
With the second transfer I am building my house since I never had one and also I invested some of the money into a small business
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
access_time almost 4 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The recipient is gery happy to be part of the program
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The recipient now has enough food for her household and she also has shelter
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient used her transfer to buy ironsheets clothes and food for her household
Enrolled
access_time almost 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I shall use the money to buy iron sheets, beddings and other household utensils. The other money will go towards having a small business of fish to support my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Am always happy each time I find some piecework to do in order to find food.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My marriage has never been the same since my husband became polygamous. I just stay because we are married.
