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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

Maurice received a $486 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is the ease of bringing up the children Thanks to GD."

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almost 8 years ago

Kerinah received a $97 initial payment.

"I was very excited and thankful to Give Directly."

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almost 8 years ago

George received a $97 initial payment.

"I felt so happy when I received my transfer which came in at the right time when I was in dire need of cash to settle my children's school fee."

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almost 8 years ago

Selina received a $97 initial payment.

"I was relieved when I received this money because I was stuck with my children who were out of school."

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almost 8 years ago

Grace received a $486 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is seeing my dream of having my own place to settle down coming true."

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almost 8 years ago

Joab received a $97 initial payment.

"The moment when I received my money I felt excited to a level that words cannot express ; this is because I had been waiting for this money with a lot of anticipation since it would help change my life."

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almost 8 years ago

Judith received a $97 initial payment.

"I felt very happy because I already had a plan on how to spent that money."

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almost 8 years ago

Mourine received a $486 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life, is that I now live in a more spacious house as opposed to the small house that I lived in. "

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almost 8 years ago

Molline received a $97 initial payment.

"I felt very happy,It was such a wonderful feeling now able to get whatever I couldn't have before."

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almost 8 years ago

Wyclife received a $97 initial payment.

"I was overjoyed when I received my money because I was now sorted and able to go ahead with my plans."

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