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.

almost 2 years ago

Sarah received a $236 fourth payment.

"Give-directly did well by making me to have what I so desire to have."

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almost 2 years ago

Jerry received a $236 fourth payment.

"I hope to start doing a business to enable me to take good care of my family."

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almost 2 years ago

Lawrence received a $236 fourth payment.

"I spend my recent money on adding my existing business."

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almost 2 years ago

Andrew received a $236 fourth payment.

"I hope to continue doing my business,and also making a bigger farm that will enable me to take good care of my family."

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almost 2 years ago

Markie received a $236 fourth payment.

"Give-directly did well by making me build my house,paid my child school fees and do a business of my own."

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almost 2 years ago

Felecia received a $236 fourth payment.

"I hope to continue doing my business to enable me own a shop.I was doing a business before give-directly came but the business broke down.when give-directly came I started doing my business and now it is improving."

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almost 2 years ago

Woods received a $236 third payment.

"I hope praying to God to make my children successful to help me in the future I am very old,they are all that I have in this life."

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almost 2 years ago

Mamie received a $236 fourth payment.

"I spend my recent money on buying zinc for my house that I am building in Buchanan."

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almost 2 years ago

Hanna received a $236 fourth payment.

"I spend my recent money on cement for the plastering of my house."

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almost 2 years ago

Mariah received a fourth payment.

"I spend my recent money on buying cement and food for my workers to build my house."

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