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

Mourine received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy a big bull for farming and plaster my house."

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over 8 years ago

Pamela received a $496 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is that I was living in a thatched house but now building an iron roofed house. I have also reduced the burden of school fees."

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over 8 years ago

Eunice received a $496 second payment.

"I now live in a much better house where am not being rained on and my property is safe. I used to constantly repair the walls of my old house and this took much of my time from engaging in income generating activities."

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over 8 years ago

Lilian received a $99 initial payment.

"My house is soon collapsing and therefore I must build a new one when I get my upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Awino received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to finish wiring for my shop -and a fridge for soft drinks ."

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over 8 years ago

Caroline received a $496 second payment.

"My life will soon change once my house is complete because l will be now living in a spacious house."

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over 8 years ago

Grace received a $99 initial payment.

"I want to build a new roofed and cemented house."

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over 8 years ago

Faith received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to build a bigger house."

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over 8 years ago

Benta received a $99 initial payment.

"I will dig a well and build a house for my son using my upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 8 years ago

George received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning on spending it on starting up a small business."

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