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

Meresa received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to plaster my house ."

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over 8 years ago

Onyango received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning on spending it on building a new spacious house for me and my family."

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over 8 years ago

Beatrice received a $496 second payment.

"GD's support is nonrefundable while other NGOs their support are refundable."

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over 8 years ago

Margaret received a $496 second payment.

"I have been able to comfortably send my children to school by paying school fees for them and am now relieved of any stress of just staying at home with them. I have also been able to increase my farm output due to the money I got to buy seeds and plough a large area."

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over 8 years ago

Ludia received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to repair the house and start a business."

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over 8 years ago

David received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to extend my house, cement its floor and walls and then buy cows with rest of the money."

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over 8 years ago

Eunice received a $496 second payment.

"My business which I started with money from GD is giving me steady income and am now able to comfortably feed my family from the proceeds."

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over 8 years ago

Alice received a $496 second payment.

"I have rise into another step of life where I can built my own house"

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over 8 years ago

Evaline received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to extend my house, cement the floor and outer walls and then buy a bull."

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over 8 years ago

Pamela received a $496 second payment.

"GD is the best because it gives money direct without passing through other hands as other NGOs does"

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