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

Anna received a $99 initial payment.

"We are planning to repair our old house and buy a cow with our upcoming transfer."

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over 8 years ago

Eunice received a $493 second payment.

"Givedirectly is transparent mainly on enrollment as compared other NGOs."

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over 8 years ago

Willys received a $493 second payment.

"The difference between givedirectly and other NGOs is that their transfers comes directly to us."

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over 8 years ago

Philister received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is that i have cleared the loan i had. I was scared that i might be auctioned."

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over 8 years ago

Millicent received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend the upcoming transfer payment on enlarging my house and replacing my roof with new iron sheets."

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over 8 years ago

Josphine received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have some cattles like goats and cows and I have also bought some building materials ready to construct my house next year."

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over 8 years ago

Tabitha received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming tranfer payment on buying iron sheets and building a bigger house since my current house is small and very old."

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over 8 years ago

Juliana received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives unconditional cash transfer which is timely as compared to other NGOs."

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over 8 years ago

Victor received a $493 second payment.

"My life is different in that, I now have my own motorcycle for business and am my own employer"

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over 8 years ago

Christine received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a house with my upcoming transfer."

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