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 ($338 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Life Wil never be the same because of the house i have built
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Everything is good now because of the assistance given to me.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have been able to build a new house with the transfers i have received from give directly.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($356 USD)
access_time almost 4 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy because I was suffering. I thanked God for the money. I am looking forward to the next transfer so that I can implement my projects since my husband left me.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life is very different now. I do not worry about my poverty anymore and I am very sure that I will have food for the next day.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money to buy iron sheets and bricks. I did not bring the bricks home because I did not have enough money. I will use the iron sheets to fix the roof of my house since it has an old roof.
Enrolled
access_time 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so happy to receiving this money. I will use it to start a business
What is the happiest part of your day?
Am happy alwayd as God has given me life
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I am financially uncapable of starting a business or getting a loan
