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

Samuel enrolled.

"The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of a sustainable source of income.I am a casual worker and jobs are often difficult to get so quite often I lack money to adequately cater for my families basic needs."

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over 8 years ago

Benta received a $494 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives gants while other NGOs give loans."

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over 8 years ago

Calvince received a $494 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives money while other NGOs give material things."

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over 8 years ago

Jane received a $494 second payment.

"GiveDirectly isn't corrupt while other NGOs are very corrupt."

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over 8 years ago

Justina received a $494 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my children goes to school without being sent home for fees."

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over 8 years ago

Pamela received a $494 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives cash money while other NGOs pay school fees."

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over 8 years ago

Daniel received a $494 second payment.

"GiveDirectly doesn't have intermediaries while other NGOs have a lot of intermediaries."

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over 8 years ago

Carren received a $494 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I live in a neat and stable house."

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over 8 years ago

Caren received a $494 second payment.

"GiveDirectly doesn't have intermediaries while other NGOs have a lot of intermediaries."

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over 8 years ago

Clare enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that I have been able to plaster my house."

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