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

Rose received a $99 initial payment.

"I would like to build a new house and pay school fees for my children"

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over 8 years ago

Francis received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that,I have managed to renovate my house."

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over 8 years ago

Molly received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have bought building materials with the intention of expanding my house. I also expanded my boutique business hence double profits."

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over 8 years ago

Bonface received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that i have managed to buy fertilizer for my farm and also I dont have any school fees balance for this month."

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over 8 years ago

Terry received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly is open to anyone who is willing to participate without demanding for any bribe unlike other NGOs.GiveDirectly has no any back and forth movements which takes time,unlike other NGOs that take a long time for someone to be enrolled in the program."

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over 8 years ago

Caroline received a $493 second payment.

"GD transfer cash directly to recipient as oppose to other NGOs which channel their benefits through administration."

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over 8 years ago

Jared received a $493 second payment.

"GD is better than other NGOs as we only here about them but we dont see their impact."

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over 8 years ago

Isabela received a $493 second payment.

"givedirectly send money direct to the recipient unlike other NGOs."

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over 8 years ago

Tobias received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that i now have a parmanet house. "

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over 8 years ago

Margaret received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly is different as compared to other NGOs since money gets to the recipient directly and it is unconditional unlike other NGOs."

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