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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.

over 6 years ago

Peter received a $23 fourth payment.

"My new goal is to start saving the money I receiving from GiveDirectly so that by the year 2019,I will be able to purchase a motorcycle for taxi business."

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over 6 years ago

Alex received a $546 initial payment.

"The biggest difference is that my family is now housed in a proper structure unlike before we hustled in a structure that looked like a house."

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over 6 years ago

Kibet received a $23 seventh payment.

"I expect my life to change in that I will have harvested my vegetable and I will have also improved my farming practices."

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over 6 years ago

Agustine received a $23 seventh payment.

"I expect my life to change in that I will have built a chicken pen and will have also bought some chicken."

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over 6 years ago

Florence received a $468 initial payment.

"The difference is that am build a house of good standard and my children are now able to attend school regularly."

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over 6 years ago

Richard received a $23 seventh payment.

"I expect my life to change in that I will have bought some chicken and will also be in the process of buying a piece of land."

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over 6 years ago

Sarah received a $23 seventh payment.

"I expect my life to change in that I will have bought some chicken and piece of land."

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over 6 years ago

Julius received a $23 seventh payment.

"My expect my life to change in that my daughter will have finished her high school education and I will have also started keeping chicken."

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over 6 years ago

Stephen received a $23 seventh payment.

"I expect my life to change in that I will have bought some chairs and bedding's for my sons."

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over 6 years ago

Leah received a $23 seventh payment.

"I expect my life to change in that I will have started a business."

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