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

Boaz received a $99 initial payment.

"We are planning to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on secondary school fee for our three children."

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over 8 years ago

Carroline received a $99 initial payment.

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

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over 8 years ago

Josinta received a $494 second payment.

"Living in a single room with 5 children was an unnerving experience, but now I've a spacious house and we live comfortably."

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over 8 years ago

Herina received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to pay school fees for my 2 children in secondary school, and buy ironsheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house."

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over 8 years ago

Mary received a $99 initial payment.

"We plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on cementing our existing house and buying a big cow to provide milk in future."

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over 8 years ago

Nathan received a $494 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives grants while other NGOs give loans."

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over 8 years ago

Nicodemus 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

Jenipher received a $494 second payment.

"I lived in a small house, but now I live in a spacious and decent house."

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over 8 years ago

Carolyne received a $494 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have my home now."

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over 8 years ago

Susana received a $494 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have ploughed my land and planted."

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