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

Judith received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build a new spacious iron roofed house because my current house is too small."

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over 8 years ago

Moses received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on buying a piece of land which I'll later build a home."

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over 8 years ago

Paul received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to cement both walls and floor of my house with the coming transfer."

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over 8 years ago

Mboya received a $99 initial payment.

"i plan to buy building materials: ironsheet, timber and nails, and ettend my house to make it more spacious. My father had started building some rental rooms but did not complete them , so I plan to complete the rooms."

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over 8 years ago

Lucy received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build a larger iron roofed house. My current house is too small. I'm also planning to commence a retail shop business with the remaining portion."

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over 8 years ago

Alfreda received a $99 initial payment.

"My house is not in good condition, I therefore plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house."

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over 8 years ago

Rose received a $99 initial payment.

"Planning to help my son who does not have a house build a house and repair my house ."

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over 8 years ago

Phoebe received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to replace my current iron roof with new iron sheets because its old and leaking. I'm also planning to build iron roofed kitchen where I can prepare my daily meals."

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over 8 years ago

Everlyne received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a kitchen, buy chairs, a bed and cows with my upcoming lump-sum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Margaret received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend it on paying school fees , buy a metal door and build a toilet"

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