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

Moses received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to go pay my wife's dowry ."

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over 8 years ago

Milicent received a $495 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is that my son is currently learning uninterrupted after I settled his school fees arrears."

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over 8 years ago

Paul received a $495 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives a lot of money while other NGOs give very little money."

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over 8 years ago

Peter received a $495 second payment.

"there is a big difference in my life because right now l have a very spacious house and l am also happily marred."

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over 8 years ago

Nelson received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build a new house because my current house is small in size. I'm also planning to buy a water pump for irrigation purposes. This will see me conduct my farming activities any time irrespective of the season."

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over 8 years ago

Licha received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy a cross breed cow for milking to earn income."

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over 8 years ago

Elizabeth received a $495 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I was able to plough on time because I had ready money."

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over 8 years ago

Celline received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy a cow and boost my business."

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over 8 years ago

George received a $99 initial payment.

"My house is soon collapsing and therefore I will build a stronger house using the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Milka received a $495 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives unconditional grants while other NGOs give conditional cash."

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