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

Wycliffe received a $97 initial payment.

"I just felt good when I received the transfer."

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almost 8 years ago

Pamela received a $486 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is having my child stay in school comfortably without any interference."

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almost 8 years ago

Carolyne received a $486 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is having a more spacious house that can host us comfortably."

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almost 8 years ago

Elizabeth received a $97 initial payment.

"I felt very happy,because now I'm able to communicate with my family and friends."

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almost 8 years ago

Cecilia received a $97 initial payment.

"I was very happy because it that cash marked the beginning of a new life to my family."

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almost 8 years ago

Josinta received a $97 initial payment.

"I was so happy and excited when I received the transfer."

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almost 8 years ago

Pamelah received a $97 initial payment.

"The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy since I was assured of accomplishing most of my goals through the upcoming transfers hence I seize to be the laughing stack in my community as I used to borrow from my neighbors most of the time the basic needs I lacked."

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almost 8 years ago

Veronica received a $97 initial payment.

"I felt very happy because that was an opportunity to make my life better and that of my family. "

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almost 8 years ago

Alice received a $97 initial payment.

"The moment I received the transfer I was very happy and thanked the Lord and GiveDirectly because I knew that I would be able to repair the wall of the main house which had collaped the previous night due to heavy rainfall."

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almost 8 years ago

Felgona received a $97 initial payment.

"When I received the transfer, I got absolutely jovial."

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