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

Margaret received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my business is doing well because I managed to buy a big stalk as compared to before since buying in bits was not giving me more profits."

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over 8 years ago

Nicholas received a $493 second payment.

"Give Directly fulfill promises than other NGOs."

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over 8 years ago

Francis received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning spend on building a new house with the upcoming transfer."

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over 8 years ago

Kennedy received a $493 second payment.

"Givedirectly transfers are non refundable unlike in other NGOs,this gives us peace of mind."

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over 8 years ago

Carren received a $493 second payment.

"GD benefit villagers through cash transfer while other NGOs benefit villagers through other incentives like school fee"

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over 8 years ago

Eunice received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on plastering my house and pay school fees for my children "

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over 8 years ago

Roseline received a $493 second payment.

"GD fulfills their promises unlike other NGOs here that do not fulfill theirs."

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over 8 years ago

Millicent received a $493 second payment.

"Give Directly deal with the recipient directly while NGOs deal with various agencies."

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over 8 years ago

Dorine received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have managed to purchase building material.I also eat well because their is enough food at the moment."

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over 8 years ago

George received a $99 initial payment.

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

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