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

Josphine 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 and pay school fess for my children."

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almost 9 years ago

Tabitha received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on buying second hand motorbike."

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almost 9 years ago

Pamela received a $98 initial payment.

"I'm planning to repair my house with a portion of the transfer while the rest I'll use to pay school fees to my daughter in high school."

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almost 9 years ago

Alice received a $98 initial payment.

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

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almost 9 years ago

Hellen received a $98 initial payment.

"l plan to repair my house , l plan to plaster my house l also plan to do larger scale farming."

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almost 9 years ago

Benta received a $98 initial payment.

"I'm planning to buy a motorbike for business purpose(transportation)."

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almost 9 years ago

Merciline received a $98 initial payment.

"l want to build a house. l also plan to pay school fees."

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almost 9 years ago

Salome received a $98 initial payment.

"I'm planning to cement my floor and walls with the better part of the transfer. I'm also planning to pay my son in high school fees."

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almost 9 years ago

Jenipher received a $98 initial payment.

"l plan to to expand my house , plaster my house . l also plan to buy bedding(mattress, bed)"

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almost 9 years ago

"The biggest hardship is that my husband has been in the hospital for a while now and am the one who has to do everything to take care of my children."

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