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

Beatrice received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning on spending it on building my house and move out of the one i am currently in."

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over 8 years ago

Rose received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to pay for a piece of land, and pay school fees for my children in secondary school."

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over 8 years ago

Joseph received a $99 initial payment.

"My eldest daughter is in college and therefore I will use the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment on school fees."

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over 8 years ago

Filister received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning on spending it on buying cows."

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over 8 years ago

John received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build the house."

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over 8 years ago

Polin received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a semi-permanent house using the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Florence received a $496 second payment.

"Other NGOs are taking too long to give their support while GD is very first."

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over 8 years ago

Nancy received a $496 second payment.

"I managed to enlarge my house and therefore I have enough space to keep our belongings. The house used to be to squeezed and uncomfortable to move about in."

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over 8 years ago

Edward received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a boat for fishing and clear school fees balances."

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over 8 years ago

Benta received a $496 second payment.

"If I had not received the transfers, I would have been compelled to sell my piece of land so as to educate my children. I did not sell my land and am still farming on it and my children have been able to go to school."

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