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

Syprine received a $99 initial payment.

"I am praying so hard to plaster my main house with cement and sand when I get my upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Merceline received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a new house and buy chairs with my upcoming lump-sum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Erick received a $496 second payment.

"Other NGOs come with specific items to give and only to certain groups within the community such as orphans or children, while GD considers everyone who lives in poverty and sends them money directly which they can decide what to spend it on. This has very much changed people's lives in a positive way."

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over 8 years ago

Mary received a $496 second payment.

"l no longer use my hand to dig my farm any more because l now have cows to use."

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over 8 years ago

Hellen received a $99 initial payment.

"I want to buy two cows and a plow so I can be able plough my own farms."

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over 8 years ago

Molly received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to expand my main house and pay school fees for my children using my upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Kennedy received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to open a video show with the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Mercy received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to expand my house, organize for my dowry payment and rent a piece of land for farming."

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over 8 years ago

Rosemary received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning on spending it on buying iron sheets and build a good house."

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over 8 years ago

Grace received a $99 initial payment.

"I want to buy three cows."

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