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

Francisca enrolled.

"Receiving this money means that I can buy some land and build a home for my family, there by enabling them to live a more comfortable life. "

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almost 8 years ago

Naumi enrolled.

"Receiving this money means that I can start an income generating project and therefore live a slightly different lifestyle."

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almost 8 years ago

"Receiving this money means financial empowerment to me. I look forward to investing in an income generating activity so that I can be for financialy independent. "

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almost 8 years ago

Shamim enrolled.

"Receiving this money means that my spouse and I can start a small business which will supplement our income and ultimately improve our lifestyle. "

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almost 8 years ago

Rehema enrolled.

"Receiving this money means that my family's lifestyle will change for the better because we can be able to start a small business which will supplement my husband's income. "

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almost 8 years ago

Velma enrolled.

"Receiving this money means that my spouse can finally pay dowry to my parents and we can officially live as husband and wife."

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almost 8 years ago

Florence enrolled.

"The biggest hardship we face is the burden of school fees in the long run. I want my children to have a better education than I did."

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almost 8 years ago

"Receiving this money will enable me have a build a better house and live comfortably with my children."

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almost 8 years ago

Beatrice enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I face is lack of a better source of income and as result my children are not able to attend good schools or have better meals."

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almost 8 years ago

Benta enrolled.

"Receiving this money is like an answered prayer to me. I am glad God reached me through give directly and my life is going to be transformed."

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