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

Jared received a $493 second payment.

"givedirectly does not give cash in terms of loan hence there is no stress to pay back "

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over 8 years ago

Linet received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives unconditional cash transfers to the poorest households directly as compared to other NGOs."

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over 8 years ago

Collince received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is that I have built a house and bought furniture."

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over 8 years ago

Amos received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, my children have not been sent home for school fees and also i have managed to buy iron sheet for building."

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over 8 years ago

Roseline received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that i no longer share bedroom with my children."

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over 8 years ago

Pamela received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have managed to pay school fees for my children,bought household items like chairs and have enough food for the family to eat."

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over 8 years ago

Alois received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have built a house and improved my farming skills."

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over 8 years ago

Joseph received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have started a business with the cash transfer from Givedirectly."

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over 8 years ago

Jenipher received a $493 second payment.

"With Givedirectly transfers, money comes in lumpsum thus it becames easy to make an great impact into ones life but in the case of other organizations aid comes in small bits that makes it difficult for one to use them effectively."

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over 8 years ago

Eunice received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is that I've built a house and cleared school fees."

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