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 ($342 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?
I am able to buy food food , and i am sure going forward it will be the same issue.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
it has done so well. I have changed in so many ways since it has made me financially empowered. I have built a house, i have cultivated in my farm and i have been able to buy food
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought iron sheets and bricks because i want to build a house. I also bought bags of maize for food, Paid for labour in the farm.
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?
I was very happy to recieve the money.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life would have have been painful if I did not get the transfer.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
She bought iron sheets, food, matress and utensils
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It means that i will buy things that I lack
What is the happiest part of your day?
mainly in the afternoon
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
mainly of food since basic food is hard to come with the way it's hot here
