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

Millicent received a $497 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a leak free iron roofed house."

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over 8 years ago

Mary received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy pieces of iron sheets and one big water tank."

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over 8 years ago

Lilian received a $497 second payment.

"School fees was stressing so much but now am relived because of GD."

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over 8 years ago

Denis received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to enroll to a driving school and renovate my main house using the remaining part of my upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Romanus received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to pay school fees and build a new house."

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over 8 years ago

Josintar received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to pay school fees for my four children, it is my biggest worry."

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over 8 years ago

Pauline received a $497 second payment.

"GD support people directly, while other NGOs use other people to give support."

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over 8 years ago

Margaret received a $99 initial payment.

"I will renovate my house and buy household items like blankets for my household members."

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over 8 years ago

Julita received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy cement to cement the floor and walls of my house to finish it."

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over 8 years ago

Dorothy received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend it on paying my dowry and buy chairs."

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