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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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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

Jane received a $97 initial payment.

"I felt so excited and lifted from my finacial burdens. At that moment, I was worried of where to get money to spend on farming. Thanks to GD for anabling me to achieve my farming goals."

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almost 8 years ago

Rosanael received a $97 initial payment.

"When I received the transfer, I was so happy because it was like a breakthrough to all my financial needs."

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almost 8 years ago

John received a $97 initial payment.

"When I received the transfer, I felt God's blessings upon me and my family."

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almost 8 years ago

Morline received a $97 initial payment.

"I felt so happy when I received the transfer because there were so many things I desired to do but couldn't due to lack of money."

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almost 8 years ago

Pamela received a $97 initial payment.

"I felt so happy when I received the transfer because my house was in a very poor condition and it worried me day and night."

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almost 8 years ago

Emmily received a $97 initial payment.

"When I received the transfer, I felt so happy as this was going to help us come out of the many nights without food."

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almost 8 years ago

Sipros received a $97 initial payment.

"When I received the transfer, I was very happy because I would now be able to get the things I have so desired for a long time."

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almost 8 years ago

James received a $97 initial payment.

"I was so happy when I received the transfer and thanked God for the bringing GiveDirectly my way."

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almost 8 years ago

Florence received a $97 initial payment.

"I felt good when I received the transfer."

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almost 8 years ago

Dorothy received a $97 initial payment.

"I was so happy when I received the transfer because I've never had the opportunity of getting such amount of cash."

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