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

Esther enrolled.

"My biggest hardship currently is not being able to provide food for my family."

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almost 8 years ago

Caren enrolled.

"My biggest hardship is not being able to pay school fees for my children as required."

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almost 8 years ago

Lilian enrolled.

"I am feeling happy because at least I will be able to repair my house and pay school fees for my children."

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almost 8 years ago

Alice enrolled.

"My biggest hardship at the moment is disease, I am having some serious chest pains."

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almost 8 years ago

Margaret enrolled.

"I am feeling happy because since I got married in this village, I have never received any aid, this is the first aid that I will receive and I am thanking God and Give Directly."

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almost 8 years ago

Jackline enrolled.

"My biggest hardship at the moment is not being able to feed my family and raising enough school fees to pay for my children."

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almost 8 years ago

Belinda enrolled.

"My biggest hardship at the moment is the fact that I am not able to adequately provide for my family and there is a lot of drought around here."

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almost 8 years ago

Lucia enrolled.

"My biggest hardship in life is current poor state of my house .The back side wall is almost collasping.I fear l might sleep in the cold with my children when the rainy season continues."

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almost 8 years ago

"Receiving this money brings smiles to family.l believe my family's life will change.We will be able to afford basic needs like school fees and uniforms."

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almost 8 years ago

"My biggest hardship currently is a challenge to get the daily food for the family because of insufficient income."

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