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 ($341 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?
now I have a home that is safer for me and my family
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
giving us unconditional cash transfers that should change and improve the living standards of our lives and informing us about fraudsters
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
for along time I have been wishing to build my own house but I lacked financial support even though I tried to work hard I never raised enough money to build my own house most of the money i could raise end up buying food for the family just after the first transfer reflected in my airtel money account i felt all my housing problems have been answered and I rushed to hardware shop to buy building materials
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?
I was happy and very thankful. The money has helped us In areas we could have not afford
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
As a family we can eat everyday without stressing much on where the next meal is going to come from. Before it used to a challenge
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought 10 iron sheets which I Will use when building my house, I bought 3 bags of maize to help me feed my family. I was sleeping on a mat, therefore I bought a martless. My husband was also failing to come back home from South Africa, so we used some for transport. I also bought kitchen untesils.
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
So far I'm really happy because of this programme and i have welcomed it,i feel like its a brilliant idea to help us in monetary terms.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm always happy in the morning hours especially when i had a peaceful sleep.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
So far the biggest hardship is how to find food and a good place to sleep because my husband went to SA and its a struggle to feed me and my child.
