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
297300 MWK ($363 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I have no new goals other than the one i had of building a house which i am now finishing
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well in giving free transfers which has helped us to build better houses. There is nothing that GiveDirectly does not do well
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money to pay the builder who finished building my house. I also bought 10 bags of maize for consumption
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
307200 MWK ($378 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very excited when I received my transfer. This means a lot to me.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
There is a great change since I received the money. I plan to buy maize with the remaining amount and I will have enough food for the year.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I went to withdraw my transfer yesterday and I didn't have much time to buy all things I planned to. I managed to buy 3 bags of cement, 2 tins of paint, iron sheets and lime. My plan is to build a Boysquarter where visitors will be sleeping. I have also managed to buy a battery for my solar system.
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am happy to be enrolled in this program. Receiving this money means a lot for me because I will use this money to fix my house. I will also use the money to buy food and matress.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I have had enough food to eat. I believe that one cannot be happy on an empty stomach.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face is lack of food. I do not make enough money to buy food. Sometimes I sleep on an empty stomach due to lack of food.
