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 4 years ago

"Receiving this money is a blessing to me because thia money will help start a business which i have always wanted to do"

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almost 4 years ago

Jailosi received a $386 initial payment.

"This cash grant has brought joy to my family. From now onwards, I will be putting up in a proper house because of GiveDirectly. All this was lacking in my family."

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almost 4 years ago

Anusa received a $386 initial payment.

"She used the cash to purchase food for her household,,some clothes and beddings and she saved some of the money which she will use for brick making."

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almost 4 years ago

Rose received a $386 initial payment.

"I now have enough food for the entire household as well as better beddings and clothes."

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almost 4 years ago

Magret received a $386 initial payment.

"The recipient will now own a House with ironsheets"

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almost 4 years ago

Sarah received a $386 initial payment.

"The recipient used her transfer to purchase Glass ironsheets food and mattress"

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almost 4 years ago

Tabiya received a $386 initial payment.

"The recipient used the transfer to buy ironsheets food and other household items all thanks to the program"

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almost 4 years ago

Asiyatu received a $386 initial payment.

"The recipient didn't believe when the transfer was sent was overwhelmed with joy"

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almost 4 years ago

Jonas received a $386 initial payment.

"The recipient was so happy cause never imagined that her household would have such money to use"

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almost 4 years ago

Hawa received a $386 initial payment.

"The recipient is happy cause she will be able to build a house with ironsheets"

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