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

Irene received a $99 initial payment.

"We plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on enlarging our current house , and also buying a sewing machine ."

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over 8 years ago

Emilly received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to buy a bull which can help me in farming activities. I also have a plan of settling my dowry with the remaining portion."

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over 8 years ago

Benadeta received a $496 second payment.

"I am now renovating my house so that I live in a good house compared to mady and grass thatched house where I used to stay"

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over 8 years ago

Stecy received a $99 initial payment.

"We want to construct a house of bricks using my upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Dorothy received a $99 initial payment.

"We are planning to pay dowry to our parents using my upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Theresa received a $496 second payment.

"GD gives their support directly to the community while other NGOs use authorities to give their which does not reach the cimmunity."

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over 8 years ago

Daniel received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend it on buying more buldding stones and sand."

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over 8 years ago

Joan received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy a cow and start poultry farming."

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over 8 years ago

Grace received a $496 second payment.

"GD has been able to help majority of the poor in the community because the transfers they send have been able to meet the needs of the poor and has drastically changed their lives, while other NGOs give very little help to the community members."

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over 8 years ago

Crispin received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to establish my own home with iron roofed house. Currently I'm living on my dad's compound."

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