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

Benter received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend it on building my own home."

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over 8 years ago

Edwin received a $495 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is that I currently run a seedling project. I intend to cash in on the seedlings in 5 years time."

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over 8 years ago

Fauzia received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend 20000 KES on a sofa set and the remaining 30000 KES on a 3000 L water tank."

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over 8 years ago

Mary received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to buy bricks which I'll use to build a new house."

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over 8 years ago

Samwel received a $495 second payment.

"Some NGOs use the authorities to give out their support which does not work out well while GD gives support directly form them."

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over 8 years ago

Anna received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to spend a larger portion of the upcoming lumpsum on building a spacious iron roofed house because my current house is too small in size. I'm also planning to invest the remaining portion in livestock."

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over 8 years ago

Milca received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy a boat using the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Pauline received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to expand and cement my main house using the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Everline received a $495 second payment.

"The house I lived in earlier was quite small and with old walls. We were quite uncomfortable spending in it, but now I live in a big spacious house that can well fit my family and our property and we are assured of their safety."

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over 8 years ago

Ephraim received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning on spending it on building my house."

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