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

Alice received a $493 second payment.

"The difference in my life is that i used to take care of other peoples cattle but now i have my own. My children also have a place to sleep."

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over 8 years ago

Edward received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives out cash transfers with no limit on the usage unlike other NGOs where the cash transfer is limited to a specific use."

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over 8 years ago

Teresa received a $493 second payment.

" Give Directly provide lump sum cash while other NGOs provide small amount of cash or handouts."

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over 8 years ago

Daniel received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have managed to buy some goats that I can sell and get money in future,I have also bought building materials for the construction which is yet to take place."

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over 8 years ago

Rose received a $99 initial payment.

"Am planning to renovate my house and buy other household utensils"

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over 8 years ago

Jecinter received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to pay school fees for my child in college and also buy a cow."

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over 8 years ago

Anjelina received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy a piece of land where I can build my house and settle in."

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over 8 years ago

Leonora received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I eat well,I have bought building materials ready for construction and after the land survey,the land is now mine. "

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over 8 years ago

Dalmas received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to buy a poshomill with my upcoming transfer"

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over 8 years ago

Jane received a $99 initial payment.

"From my second transfer am planning to buy building materials."

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