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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over 6 years ago

Janet enrolled.

"Receiving this money means I will be able to buy a piece of land, buy some livestock. "

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over 6 years ago

Regina received a $546 initial payment.

"The greatest difference in my life is that I now have furniture in my house as before whenever I had the visitors they would sit on logs. Again I am happy my child is back at school as she was almost deferring her studies due to lack of school fees."

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over 6 years ago

Sharon received a $546 initial payment.

"When I received the transfer, I was so happy excited about the transfer and knew that my plans are finally coming through."

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over 6 years ago

Benard received a $546 initial payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have my own livestock. This is a measure of wealth and I can be respected like the others."

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over 6 years ago

Jeniffer received a $459 initial payment.

"The moment I recived the transfer I felt so happy."

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over 6 years ago

Mesilam received a $459 initial payment.

"The moment I received the transfer I became happy."

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over 6 years ago

Romano received a $459 initial payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that the money is going to enable me construct an Iron roofed house that will save me from the struggle of changing grass thatch yearly."

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over 6 years ago

Hellen received a $459 initial payment.

"The moment I received the transfer I felt so happy, I ululated on top of my voice."

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over 6 years ago

Samson received a $546 initial payment.

"I was so happy the moment I received my money since I did not expect that it was true that they were going to send us some money."

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over 6 years ago

Paul received a $546 initial payment.

"I was so happy and overjoyed when I received the transfer. I got so sure that I was going to buy a cow that I have been planning finally."

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