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 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is now better because I am not having water leaking into my house and damaging my property now I also have plates and buckets that I can use and enjoy with my family
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I believe GiveDirectly is doing a very huge task by helping families and alot of communities however I do not have anything I would want them to do better
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I speng this money on fixing my house. I bought 24 iron sheets and I used these to repair my roof
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 felt really great knowing that I will have a new house after the rainy season is over
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I thank God for the opportunity given to me because I never expect to get such a huge amount of money before.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have managed to buy fertilisers, iron sheets and food items with the transfer received from give directly
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will buy mattress, food and iron sheets
What is the happiest part of your day?
Everyday
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
