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.

almost 8 years ago

Merceline enrolled.

"Receiving this money will bring comfort to my family because we will have a bigger house in our own homestead. We plan to use the money to move from my parents in law's homestead to our own homestead."

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almost 8 years ago

Syprose enrolled.

"Receiving this money means my child who will be joining secondary school will be able to attend smoothly because we plan to pay her school fee"

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almost 8 years ago

Pesicah enrolled.

"Receiving this money means comfort because we plan to build a bigger house and plaster it making it easier to maintain"

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almost 8 years ago

Beatrice enrolled.

"Receiving this money mean so much to this family because our livelihood is going to change and we are so happy."

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almost 8 years ago

Helida enrolled.

"Receiving this money means a lot of change to this family am so Happy to be part of this program."

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almost 8 years ago

"Receiving this money makes me feel so happy because I will be able to achieve my desires."

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almost 8 years ago

Risper enrolled.

"Receiving this money makes me feel so happy because I will be able to build a kitchen which I don't have currently."

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almost 8 years ago

Anjeline enrolled.

"My biggest hardship is finding food for my family, goods are so expensive and casual jobs that would earn me a living are limited too."

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almost 8 years ago

Loise enrolled.

"My current house leaks a lot and we're rained on more so during this rainy seasons besides ,finding money to buy food for my family is a big issue too."

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almost 8 years ago

Grace enrolled.

"Receiving this money means a joyful life, I have never slept well ever since I was enrolled in the program, I am eagerly waiting for the money to change my lifestyle,I'm tired of being homeless."

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