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.

over 8 years ago

Nerea received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to spend my upcoming cash transfer on building a house."

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over 8 years ago

Jackline received a $493 second payment.

"Give Directly gives us directly sends money directly to us as individuals while other NGOs never send money directly to the people in need"

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over 8 years ago

Monica received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to spend my cash transfer on building a house. My current house is in a very bad state. It's so embarrassing especially when visitors come."

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over 8 years ago

Gladys received a $99 initial payment.

"Am planning to spend half of my transfer to pay school fees and the remaining to buy building materials."

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over 8 years ago

Charles received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is that I now own cattle and can be able to afford to pay school fees for my children "

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over 8 years ago

Jecolia received a $99 initial payment.

"Am planing to spend my second transfer to buy generate to aid me on farming"

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over 8 years ago

Mariam received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to spend my upcoming cash transfer on building a house because my current house leaks a lot when it rains. The house is in a very bad state that I fear it may crumble down when a harsh storm comes."

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over 8 years ago

Daniel received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on buying 2 cows.I also want to lease a land for ploughing."

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over 8 years ago

Evaline received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have my own business that enables me to get income to sustain my family members."

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over 8 years ago

John received a $99 initial payment.

"Am planning to spend my second transfer to build a bigger house"

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