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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.

almost 8 years ago

Estate received a $97 initial payment.

"I felt happy, I never expect such kind of cash."

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almost 8 years ago

Monica received a $97 initial payment.

"The moment I received the transfer,I was not shocked as I did not have any doubts with GiveDirectly as I had seen others receive,Instead I was so happy."

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almost 8 years ago

Beatrice received a $97 initial payment.

"The moment I received the transfer,I was so happy.I was grateful to God and to GiveDirectly family."

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almost 8 years ago

Hellen received a $97 initial payment.

"The moment I received the transfer,I was so happy. I dropped a tear when I thought of my son who had eloped from home. I immediately planned to travel to Uganda to look for him."

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almost 8 years ago

Judith received a $97 initial payment.

"I felt very happy,thanks you GD."

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almost 8 years ago

Millicent received a $97 initial payment.

"I felt very happy because I never received such kind of money in my life."

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almost 8 years ago

Sophia received a $97 initial payment.

"The moment I received the transfer,I was super happy. I did not believe my eyes."

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almost 8 years ago

Ochieng received a $97 initial payment.

"I was busy in my farm when my wife brought the good news. I was so happy at that moment as I had given up waiting thinking I was not among the lucky people who were to receive the transfer. I was so exited when I confirmed."

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almost 8 years ago

Quintet received a $97 initial payment.

"Eeeeeehhh... I was so happy when the moment I received the transfer because on that day I had not even food to feed my children. I was exited."

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almost 8 years ago

Jackline received a $97 initial payment.

"I felt very happy I no longer use a lot of money on disease control."

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