GDLive | GiveDirectly

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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

Susan received a $99 initial payment.

"I am currently living in a house of 5 iron sheets and therefore when I get that upcoming lumpsum payment, I will build a bigger house of 30 iron sheets."

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over 8 years ago

Jesta received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy a second hand motorcycle with the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Elisha received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to expand my main house from 2-3 rooms with the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Sophy received a $99 initial payment.

"When I get my upcoming lumpsum payment, I will build a better house and buy a second hand motorcycle."

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over 8 years ago

Jane received a $99 initial payment.

"I would like to build a new house when I get my upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Judith received a $99 initial payment.

"I would like to build a new house since I am living in a house that is soon collapsing and if this upcoming lumpsum payment may remain then I may start selling bread."

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over 8 years ago

Ezra received a $99 initial payment.

"If I can get my upcoming lumpsum payment, I can buy 2 oxen and a plow."

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over 8 years ago

Jackline received a $99 initial payment.

"When I receive my upcoming lumpsum payment, I will fence the whole of my home and buy some bedding."

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over 8 years ago

Evaline received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a kitchen of 20 iron sheets with the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Zadock enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I face in life is that I have no proper source of income. I depend on farming and it's sometimes very unpredictable"

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