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.
Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
There will be no further updates from this completed recipient.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($340 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
check
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
i have been able to but things i could have never afford. I have started building my house, i was able to buy food, and farming this year was easier because i had money for fertilizer and seeds.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
i have been able to but things i could have never afford. I have started building my house, i was able to buy food, and farming this year was easier because i had money for fertilizer and seeds. Give directly has helped me in achieving and getting my needs.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i am in the process of building a house, i have bought door and glasses. I have also bought bags of maize and groceries for the house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
attach_money
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so excited when I receive an airtel money text message i coudn't believe it upto I had to pray to GOD because of this I don't even know how to express my gratitude.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference is that now I own goats which is something i never owned before,I used to struggle alot before with food and things like fertiliser but now I have them seems like this year it's going to be great.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used some of the transfer to buy goats and house building accessories iron sheets inclusive I'm not building a house but i have plans to renovate my old house,i used the other part of the transfer to buy a bicycle,i also bought fertilizer,maize and extra extra food for my family.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The money will assist us in buying other households necessities that we are lacking.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Mornings
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The death of my mother devastated me alot and am yet to recover even after several years have gone by.
