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

Clinton received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to buy a second hand motorcycle"

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over 8 years ago

Linet received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a semi-permanent house of 30 iron sheets with my upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Caroline received a $99 initial payment.

"I want to extend and plaster my main house with sand and cement and should any amount from the lumpsum payment remains, I would buy a cow."

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over 8 years ago

Hellida received a $496 second payment.

"I used to live in a dilapidated house that was nearly collapsing, but now I live in a decent new house."

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over 8 years ago

Pamela received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to renovate and cement my house, build a kitchen, buy furniture and pay school fees. "

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over 8 years ago

Margaret received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build a house."

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over 8 years ago

Judith received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build an iron roofed house and to buy a sheep with the remaining amount. "

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over 8 years ago

Risper received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to pay my daughter's school fees and build a new house. "

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over 8 years ago

Emilly received a $99 initial payment.

"I will boost my stock in my general kiosk or shop then extend and renovate my main house with my upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Jenipher received a $496 second payment.

"Other NGOs they can register you in the program but you do not get any support while GD once you are in the program you will always get support."

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