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

Saddam received a $423 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is getting a cow and having sugar cane for sale"

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almost 8 years ago

Lovisa received a $423 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is having a bigger house thats enough for the family"

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almost 8 years ago

Suya received a $423 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is getting land. I am so happy and the whole family is"

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almost 8 years ago

Erisa received a $423 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that me and my wife are so happy since we received the transfer"

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almost 8 years ago

Kenedy received a $97 initial payment.

"The moment I received the money I was very happy because my salary had delayed and I had difficult time in takig care of the basic needs . I decided to celebrate with my collegues by taking then to eat in a nearby hotel."

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almost 8 years ago

Vincent received a $97 initial payment.

"I was very excited and happy because I already drafted a plan on how to spent that money without wasting it."

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almost 8 years ago

John received a $97 initial payment.

"I felt so happy when I received my transfer because I was in serious need of money by that time. I had a lot to accomplish but lacked enough finances for that."

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almost 8 years ago

Vallery received a $97 initial payment.

"When I received my money from GiveDirectly, I was very much happy and shared the good news with my spouse who was equally happy and we thanked GiveDirectly for sending us the money."

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almost 8 years ago

Maria received a $423 second payment.

"Being able to have a good diet on a daily basis is the biggest difference in my daily life. I am spending part of my transfer on milk, good food, sugar and I am happy."

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almost 8 years ago

Mirabu received a $423 second payment.

"Bring able to build a house with cement and iron sheets with my second transfer is the biggest difference in my daily life. "

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