GDLive | GiveDirectly

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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

Maren received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to enlarge my house because my current house is too small. I'm also planning to build my son a house because at the moment I sleep with him in the same house."

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over 8 years ago

Jane received a $99 initial payment.

"I will pay dowry to my son's in-laws using the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Susan received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to repair the roof of my house and buy livestock."

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over 8 years ago

Linda received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to invest the coming transfer in eggs business. Currently I sell eggs but in small scale so my main intention is to enlarge it."

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over 8 years ago

Lucia received a $495 second payment.

"I used to go the bush for nature calls which was quite embarrassing but now I have well constructed pit latrine in my compound that I comfortably use."

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over 8 years ago

Alice received a $99 initial payment.

"My main house in leaking and therefore I will construct a leak-free house using my upcoming payment."

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over 8 years ago

Sophie received a $495 second payment.

"l have got something that can give us daily income."

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over 8 years ago

Florence received a $495 second payment.

"I added part of the first transfer to my business and now my profits have been boosted."

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over 8 years ago

Joseph received a $495 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a daily income from my business."

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over 8 years ago

Madison received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to but livestock and start another business."

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