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

Caroline enrolled.

"Receiving this money makes me so happy as my life will change remarkably in that I will be in a position to do all that have ever dreamt of."

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almost 8 years ago

Imelda enrolled.

"Receiving this money will help me pay school fees for my children, feed my family and boost my business"

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almost 8 years ago

Ester enrolled.

"The biggest hardship is that am not in a position to feed my family with my merger and inconsistence income."

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almost 8 years ago

Hellen enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I face is that my house leaks when it rains and I find it so hard during rainy sessions; feeding and educating my family has been hard due to my unsustainable and inconsistence income."

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almost 8 years ago

Florence enrolled.

"The biggest hardship that I currently face I'll lack of good capital to start a good business."

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almost 8 years ago

Eunice enrolled.

"Receiving this money makes me happy as I will make remarkable steps in my life in terms of development."

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almost 8 years ago

Carren enrolled.

"The biggest hardship we've had before was when we were renting a house in Usenge Centre because we didn't have money so it forced us to get some help from the community and well wishers."

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almost 8 years ago

Maurine enrolled.

"The biggest hardship am facing is financial constraints."

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almost 8 years ago

Tabitha enrolled.

"The biggest hardship we are facing currently is that we have inadequate financial support so at times it becomes very difficult to maintain a healthy living standards."

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almost 8 years ago

Vivian enrolled.

"Receiving this transfer means that my life is going to change to be better because with money at hand things usually go well. "

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