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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over 6 years ago

Josam received a $459 initial payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I can make my money with my motorcycle and am able to take care of my children."

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over 6 years ago

Demeteria received a $459 initial payment.

"The moment I received the transfer I felt so happy .I could not sleep again I just sat looking at the mobile money message."

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over 6 years ago

Julia received a $23 seventh payment.

"I expect to have bought a goat because that is my dream goal since it will multiply and I can sell it to buy a cow."

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over 6 years ago

Esther received a $459 initial payment.

"The moment I received my money, I became very happy and thanked God for bringing Give Directly."

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over 6 years ago

Dina received a $459 initial payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, my standard of living has improved because the quality of my accommodation has greatly changed for the better."

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over 6 years ago

Tom received a $459 initial payment.

"That moment was my happiest because my life was sad. I was always sick and stressed."

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over 6 years ago

Ruth received a $459 initial payment.

"The biggest differences are that I am happy that I can afford to buy enough food for my family to eat and the construction of my house is on going."

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over 6 years ago

Simon received a $459 initial payment.

"The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy."

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over 6 years ago

Stella received a $459 initial payment.

"The moment I received my transfer, I felt happy."

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over 6 years ago

Stella received a $459 initial payment.

"The moment I received my first transfer, I felt a lot of joy."

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