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 ($341 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?
The recipient life has changed for the better
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The recipient has no issues with the program all she has are praises
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient is so greatful for the program cause the recipient life has changed more than ever thought she now has a house food and clothes
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?
My heart skipped a bit,I did not believe this was true. I have never received this huge amount of money and I was happy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I have been able to purchase iron sheet which I could have never afford. I am able to feed my house three times a day
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought bags of maize to feed my family, martless to be sleeping comftably, Iron sheets to roof my house which is grass thatched. I have also saved some to buy fertilizer for my farm.
Enrolled
access_time 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will build house, utensils and food
What is the happiest part of your day?
When i have money
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
