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

Pamella received a $98 initial payment.

"I would like to build a new house, buy a cow for ploughing and build a latrine."

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almost 9 years ago

Rose received a $98 initial payment.

"I would like to build a house for my son and buy my household items for house."

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almost 9 years ago

Sarah received a $98 initial payment.

"I would like to build a better house and buy household items."

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almost 9 years ago

Emma received a $98 initial payment.

"I would like to build a house."

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almost 9 years ago

Jane received a $98 initial payment.

"My house is in a bad shape. I will repair my house with the money. I can also buy household items and livestock."

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almost 9 years ago

Ruth received a $98 initial payment.

"I will use the money on building material a posho mill. I will use the rest to buy the mill."

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almost 9 years ago

Helen received a $98 initial payment.

"I will continue paying my sons fees and the rest I will use to rare chicken."

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almost 9 years ago

Judith received a $98 initial payment.

"I would like to build with the rest of the money and in buying houdsehold otems"

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almost 9 years ago

"The biggest hardship when I lost my husband. Being a widow without any good income generating job and with a big family to take care of has been a difficult position to be in. I have to work harder to provide for the family or else we are faced with hunger."

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almost 9 years ago

Jackline enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that I have been able to build a house for my family. I used to stay in a small and unfinished house."

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