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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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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.

Rebecca received a $112 initial payment.

"I felt very happy the moment i received my money because people had talked false statements about GiveDirectly and I had lost hope that there is no money."

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Edinansi received a $112 initial payment.

"The moment when I received my money I got very happy and thanked God for giving me th opportunity to go through because at first I thought it was a lie, I am glad it became a reality"

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Joel received a $112 initial payment.

"I felt joy when i received my money reason being that I had never got such money for free."

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Annet received a $112 initial payment.

"I felt very happy and danced when i received my money.GOD is so good all the time.thanks"

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Esther received a $112 initial payment.

"The moment when I received my money, my husband checked to confirm and we got so excited we started jumping up and down then we sat down and planned for it."

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Lovisa received a $112 initial payment.

"The moment when I received my money I felt happy and even danced. I felt lucky to have been chosen to get money"

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Edisa received a $112 initial payment.

"The moment when I received my money i made ululation.I came to know about through my friends."

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Dorothy received a $481 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is the peace that I enjoy in the new house because I no longer worry anymore when it rains because of the leaking roof."

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Tom received a $96 initial payment.

"I was very happy when I received the transfer. Thanks a lot to GD."

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Perudasi received a $112 initial payment.

"I was at home and I received a message from GiveDirectly which contained money. I smiled because I had never received such amount at ago."

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