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?
Ever since the coming of the transfers i have beeb the happiest human being together with my children,we are having three meals per day which is something i used to struggle with.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion I'm so thankful and happy there is literally nothing that Givedirectly did not do well everything went well
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the transfer to buy house building materials to be precise I bought 50000 bricks, 24 iron sheets ,nails and wire's,I have saved the rest of the money for building costs.
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?
After I received the money I was so happy, I knew this will help me and my family alot because we are so poor. I have always wanted to have goats to keep by I could not afford it, I have always wanted to sleep on a matress and have a house with iron sheet, now the dream has come true.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference is the whole family is gaining weight and looking healthy because we are eating very well and sleeping on matress. This is something I never thought my family could achieve in this life.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought iron sheet, matress, 5bags of maize, 3 goats and saved some money to build a house after rains.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The money received will be used to build a better house as the one I live in leaks
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the morning when I wake up
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
