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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almost 9 years ago

Aska received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on buying a cow.I also want to build a house for my son."

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almost 9 years ago

Millicent received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment to plaster my house.I also want to buy windows and doors."

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almost 9 years ago

Rispa received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on plastering my house.I also paid school fes and added capital to my cereal business."

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almost 9 years ago

Odumbe received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house.I also want to buy chairs."

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almost 9 years ago

Nathan received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house.I also want to buy a goat."

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almost 9 years ago

Nicodemus received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on paying dowry for my wife.I also want to pay school fees and plough my land."

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almost 9 years ago

Susana received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on plastering my house.I also want to plough my land."

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almost 9 years ago

Carolyne received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on buying a cow and an oxe plough.I also want to expand my house and plaster the flour."

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almost 9 years ago

Elizabeth received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building a kitchen.I also want to buy water tank and start a fish business."

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almost 9 years ago

Dickson received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on plastering my floor.I also want to pay school fees and buy food to eat."

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