GDLive | GiveDirectly

Unfiltered, unedited stories

We’re committed to transparency and use our survey technology to collect and share real-time updates and stories in this live newsfeed.

Browse the real, unedited profiles of the recipients we serve, learn about their aspirations, and follow them to stay updated as their lives move forward.

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GDLive Newsfeed

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. Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.

over 8 years ago

Emmaculate enrolled.

"The achievement that we are proud of is that we have managed to build our own house however small it is."

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over 8 years ago

Kings enrolled.

"The achievement that am proud of is that I have managed to pay school fees for two of my children up to University level."

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over 8 years ago

Winnie enrolled.

"The hardship that we have faced in our life is hunger. Due to inadequate income coupled with food insecurity, our household has been a victim of severe hunger."

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over 8 years ago

Denish enrolled.

"The achievement that am proud of is that I have managed to raise my kids despite being a single father."

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over 8 years ago

Rechard enrolled.

"The achievement that am proud of is that I have managed to use the little income that I get from farm produce to build a house for my family."

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over 8 years ago

Evalyn enrolled.

"The achievement that make me proud is that I have tried very hard to pay school fees for my daughter up to high school level."

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over 8 years ago

Dorine enrolled.

"My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income to sustain my family."

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over 8 years ago

Carolyne enrolled.

"My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income to sustain my family."

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over 8 years ago

Doris enrolled.

"My biggest hardship in life is poor source of income to sustain my family."

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over 8 years ago

George enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that l have worked hard in my farm which has really helped me in terms of food security."

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