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

Violet enrolled.

"Receiving this money makes me feel thankful to the Almighty God as it is going to enable me build and buy household assets and pay school fees for my children."

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almost 8 years ago

Flore enrolled.

"Raising school fees for my children and paying rent has been very hard."

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almost 8 years ago

Grace enrolled.

"It'll enable me construct my own house hence moving from the rental house to my own home. I'll also be able to start a small business. "

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almost 8 years ago

Pamela enrolled.

"The biggest hardship is lack of enough money, so proving for the family always become difficult. "

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almost 8 years ago

Ibrahim enrolled.

"I was so happy and excited when I heard that I had been selected to be among the recipients because I never expected it and I thank God for it."

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almost 8 years ago

Patricia enrolled.

"Receiving this money means a lot to me,I will be able to build a good house,buy furniture and food for my family."

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almost 8 years ago

"Receiving this money will enable me start up my small business will effectively help me to educate my child who is still going to school."

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almost 8 years ago

Caren enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of proper income to buy food for my children and sleeping on empty stomachs."

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almost 8 years ago

Caroline enrolled.

"Having to pay rent and buy food for my family. "

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almost 8 years ago

Eunice enrolled.

"Getting food for my children and paying school fees has been very difficult."

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