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 ($370 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?
The new goals I had was to make a proper program for the money, building houses and just really organizing things in my house
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly has done well by giving us money, because if you properly make plans with the money there's so much you can do with it.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
With the recent transfers I have managed to build three houses.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
307200 MWK ($378 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I couldn't believe that all the money in my account was mine because I have never had so much money so I was very happy that I will be able to solve some of my problems using this transfer
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I was lacking capital for business to earn me enough money to build a house so the transfer hs given me an opportunity to build a house or start a business
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought ironsheets, food and blankets
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It has meant financial freedom for the money will help me to renovate my house and buy enough food
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the afternoon
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
