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

Jane 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

David received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy an ox for ploughing my piece of land and plant vegetables for sell."

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over 8 years ago

Morine received a $497 second payment.

"I have managed to plaster the walls of my house with the first transfer and therefore strengthened the walls of my house."

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over 8 years ago

Rose received a $497 second payment.

"My life has change because l own a cow that will help me farming, l will no-longer use my hand for farming."

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over 8 years ago

James received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to clear school fees balance for my children, buy a cow and upgrade my food cafe business using my upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Everline received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy oxen for ploughing my pieces of land for cultivation, and a donkey for carrying water for domestic use. I also hope to pay school fees for my child."

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over 8 years ago

Mary received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend it on building a new spacious house."

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over 8 years ago

Emily received a $497 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives grants while other NGOs give loan."

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over 8 years ago

George received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to build a new house which is more spacious ."

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over 8 years ago

Samuel received a $497 second payment.

"GD sends transfers directly to recipients thus ensuring there is no corruption by middlemen that often happens with other NGOs."

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