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

Lilian enrolled.

"Receiving this money will enable me boost my small scale business which will in return uplift my living standard."

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almost 8 years ago

Joyce enrolled.

"Receiving this money will bring a great transfomation in my life because my children will get school fees."

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almost 8 years ago

Lucas enrolled.

"Receiving this money is going to uplift the living standard of my family because I am going to use it to build a bigger house that will be enough to accommodate us well."

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almost 8 years ago

Stephen enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I currently have is lack of a good house.My house is small to accomodate my family and also the roofing is old thus leaking."

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almost 8 years ago

Sharon enrolled.

"Receiving this money means a lot of changes are going take place in my wellbeing. I will manage to build a bigger house and also pay school fee for my children."

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almost 8 years ago

George enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I face is that my grass thatched house leaks from the roof during rainy season yet I do not have a stable source of income to enable me raise enough money to construct a better one."

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almost 8 years ago

Pamela enrolled.

"Receiving this money will enable me reduce my burdens especially in paying school fee for my children."

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almost 8 years ago

Mildred enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I face is is lack of a stable source of income therefore I really find it so hard to raise money for my children's school fee."

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almost 8 years ago

Elizabeth enrolled.

"Receiving this money means a lot to me.As a widow,I felt relieved since I'm going to have some relief in fending for needs by starting a business as an income."

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almost 8 years ago

Alice enrolled.

"Receiving this money means change in my life.l am confident l will be able to provide my children with the basic needs.My family's future is bright. "

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