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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almost 9 years ago

Hellen enrolled.

"The biggest hardship we face is that our income sources are low and unreliable, totally dependable on luck."

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almost 9 years ago

Evaline enrolled.

"The achievement am proudest of is taking care of the kids in terms of school fees, food, shelter and clothing especially after my husband died."

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almost 9 years ago

Esther enrolled.

"The achievement am proudest of is farming. I invest alot in farming because it has brought lot of income. It's partly commercial and this is how I have survived all this years."

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almost 9 years ago

"The biggest hardship I face is the burden of paying dowry for my daughter inlaw, since the husband, my son died."

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almost 9 years ago

Fredrick enrolled.

"The achievement am proudest of is family. I am a proud husband and father. I do my best to cater for their well being."

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almost 9 years ago

Willis enrolled.

"The biggest hardship is that I have been trying out for jobs but I am not lucky with any. I just keep living from hand to mouth."

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almost 9 years ago

Margaret enrolled.

"The biggest hardship is paying school fees for my children since am not employed."

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almost 9 years ago

"The proudest achievement is that through farming I have been able to send my children to school."

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almost 9 years ago

James enrolled.

"The biggest hardship is that we have children who are in school and paying school fees is a major problem."

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almost 9 years ago

Karen enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I have in life is that I lack sufficient finances to feed and educate my children because of unreliable source of income."

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