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.

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over 8 years ago

Julia received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house.I also want to add capital to my business."

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over 8 years ago

Nancy received a $494 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives cash and allows one to go for what they desire but other organizations give specific items that brings no change in one's life at some point."

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over 8 years ago

Elizabeth received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building a shop.I also want to add capital to my small business."

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over 8 years ago

Oyonge received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to pay deposit for land to have my own."

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over 8 years ago

Tom received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning on building myself a good house since i am being rained on now."

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over 8 years ago

Ambrose received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house.I also want to buy a cow and pay school fees."

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over 8 years ago

Joswa received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build my own house ."

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over 8 years ago

David received a $494 second payment.

"GiveDirectly works with transparency and consistency but other organizations start but fail along the way because of corruption."

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over 8 years ago

Pamela received a $99 initial payment.

"l am planning to build a very nice spacious house."

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over 8 years ago

Pamela received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend it on building my own house that is spacious ."

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