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.

over 7 years ago

Florence received a $97 initial payment.

"The moment I received my money, I felt relieved, since my child's fees had not been paid yet and he was almost being sent home for the same."

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over 7 years ago

Susan received a $97 initial payment.

"The moment I received my money, I got so excited since it confirmed to me that I would afford to implement the plans I had."

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over 7 years ago

Angeline received a $97 initial payment.

"The moment I received my money, I felt so grateful and excited at the same time because it was going to enable me get proper bedding for me to sleep comfortably."

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over 7 years ago

Lucy received a $97 initial payment.

"I felt so happy the moment I received my money because it was a confirmation that Give Directly was genuine and would support us out of poverty."

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over 7 years ago

Rose received a $484 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a strong and a neat house. "

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over 7 years ago

Quinter received a $484 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a strong and spacious house. "

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over 7 years ago

Milka received a $484 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my children are able to stay in school because I paid there school fees. "

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over 7 years ago

Kennedy received a $484 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have my own home. "

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over 7 years ago

Robert received a $484 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a toilet in my home. "

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over 7 years ago

Irine received a $484 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have an income from my motorcycle business. "

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