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 ($342 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?
My family life has changed alot. At first my children were sleeping on my mother's house because the house was incomplete. Now we are spending nights sleeping in the same house with my children.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
It went on well above my expectations.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my last transfer to complete my house, it was incomplete.
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 felt very happy because I knew I will finish building my house with the resources I will buy with the transfer received
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
" In no time, I will be living in a well roofed house because of the funds received from Give
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
" I bought 4 door frames, 5 bags of maize and other things that I needed
Enrolled
access_time 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It will help alot to finish up my house
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the afternoon
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
