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

Pascal received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a house and do a little farming with my upcoming transfer"

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over 8 years ago

Everlyne received a $493 second payment.

" Give Directly provide unconditional cash to recipient while other NGOs provide material like blanket,school uniform and mosquito nets."

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over 8 years ago

Anjelina received a $493 second payment.

"GD transfers direct cash to recipient while other NGOs benefits follows long administration channels."

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over 8 years ago

Vicoty received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that i now have 2 bedroom house."

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over 8 years ago

Ascar received a $493 second payment.

"Givedirectly impact on the society is evident,can be seen and felt unlike the impact made by other NGOs."

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over 8 years ago

Millicent received a $493 second payment.

"My life is different in that I now have electricity in my house, have a bigger house and a beautiful one too."

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over 8 years ago

Sabina received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have my business that gives me more income as compared to the previous one.I also eat what I want because my bussiness is doing well,I have enough money to buy food."

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over 8 years ago

Bob received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on building my own homestead because at the moment am staying in a rental house and its costly on my side."

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over 8 years ago

Lilian received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a cow ,a kitchen of my own and food to feed my family unlike before."

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over 8 years ago

Ayub received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to renovate the house, buy a cow and pay school fees with my upcoming transfer"

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