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 ($337 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?
The recipient life has changed in so many ways and is all thanks to the program
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The recipient has no issues with the program
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient used her transfers to fix her house and buy 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 very happy knowing that my life will be a changed on with this money as I will have a house, food and other basic needs
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
At first we were very needy people just to have a daily meal was hard for me and my children but now I am able to provide for my children three meals a day
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
With the money I spent on house Building materials such as Iron sheets and timber since had no proper place to stay and i also bought food, fertiliser and matress
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My family and i are so happy as of now we do not have food. When i get the funds i will first buy food and the build a new house with iron sheets
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happy when we have enough food
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Mostly we do not have money to buy food in our house
