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 ($334 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 would have been the same way it was with nothing changing. Thank you for coming and enrolling me.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
It does everything well but I would have loved to have been given 1 more transfer
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought Iron Sheets, a mattress and blankets for my family. I was also able to buy more food
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 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 so happy to have received the funds. I knew most of my dreams would come true with these funds.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life has changed since i got these funds. I drink tea everday with my family. I eat meat at most twice in a week. I eat rice when i feel like just because i can afford it. Thank you GD
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Using my funds, i bought 3 bags of Maize, 2 bags of fertilizer, clothes for my children and i. Iron sheets that i will use to build my house when my second transfer comes. I also bought matress to sleep on.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that now I will be able to build my own house because the one Iam living in is not mine. It belongs to my in law who lives in South Africa.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Iam happiest in the evening and I thank Allah for the day for keeping me alive.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship has been lack of a permanent house. This is why I Iam saying i will build one once I receive this cash.
