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

Chrisphine received a $485 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is that I was able to build a new house now my family and I are not rained on anymore during the rainy seasons"

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over 7 years ago

Ruth received a $485 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a cow which is an investment to me. "

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over 7 years ago

Lilian received a $485 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am stress free because my brother is in school. "

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over 7 years ago

Florence received a $485 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a comfortable house. "

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over 7 years ago

Nancy received a $485 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a cow which is giving me milk. "

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over 7 years ago

Rose received a $485 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I paid my child's school fes in time, thus was not stressed over it."

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over 7 years ago

Evelyne received a $485 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my family had food to eat throughout the drought season, thanks to Give Directly transfers, thus I was not stressed about food for my family."

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over 7 years ago

Linet received a $485 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am at peace since I am in a position to get daily food."

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over 7 years ago

Triza received a $485 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I can earn a living from my motorcycle business."

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over 7 years ago

Teresia received a $485 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am living in a comfortable and spacious house."

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