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

Caroline received a $493 second payment.

"There is a difference in that GD provides a windfall, while the other NGOs provided our children with goods like tanks, chimney lamps and blankets."

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over 8 years ago

Tabitha received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a television which entertains us."

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over 8 years ago

Rispa received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I'm currently settled after cementing the house and paying the children's school fees. The house was previously very dusty causing respiratory infections to my family."

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over 8 years ago

Caroline received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly helps individuals while other NGOs help community."

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over 8 years ago

Milicent received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have opened way for my sons to pay dowry for their wives."

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over 8 years ago

Josphine received a $493 second payment.

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

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over 8 years ago

Christina received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I currently own a proper house as opposed to previously when I lived an old-damaged house."

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over 8 years ago

Elidah received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly deals with adults while other NGOs deals with children."

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over 8 years ago

Mary received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly is transparent while other NGOs are very corrupt."

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over 8 years ago

Afline received a $493 second payment.

"There is a difference in that GD sends money directly to it's clients while some of the other NGOs offer help which often end up in the wrong hands."

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