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

Kenneth received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build my house."

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over 8 years ago

Susan received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build a new iron roofed house with a larger portion of the transfer. I'm also planning to buy some goats with the remaining portion."

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over 8 years ago

Rose received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to cement both walls and floor of my house. I'm also planning to build a kitchen where I can prepare my dishes. Currently I prepare my meals in the main house."

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over 8 years ago

Maurice received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to start a business so that I may be able to raise money for school fees for my child who is completing primary education this year. I also hope to buy cattle for milk and oxen for ploughing my piece of land."

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over 8 years ago

Joshua received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to pay my daughter in high school fee with a portion of the transfer. I'm also planning to invest the rest in livestock."

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over 8 years ago

Salina received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house."

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over 8 years ago

Mariam received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to expand my house."

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over 8 years ago

Eunice received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to extend my house to make it more spacious, and buy cement and cement the floor and walls of my house."

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over 8 years ago

Elizabeth received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to buy water tank and household equipment's."

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over 8 years ago

Jael received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to pay fees for my son in Kenya Medical training college."

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