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

Silvia received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is building my son a house,he doesn't go for sleep overs anymore because he now got a house of his own."

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over 8 years ago

Isaiah received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a new house and start up a new business with my upcoming transfer "

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over 8 years ago

James received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is that I have renovated my house into a three roomed house hence fitting my family and I."

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over 8 years ago

Kevin received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is that i am ready to start bee keeping that will help me sustain my family."

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over 8 years ago

Jecicca received a $99 initial payment.

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

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over 8 years ago

Dalmas received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that i have my daily income since used the cow to cultivate for villages and earn some money."

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over 8 years ago

Fhiona received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly are very transparent mainly during enrollment hence they are able to identify the poorest households in the community as compared to other NGOs."

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over 8 years ago

Lerryl received a $493 second payment.

"I am able to eat and feed family everyday. I also have my cattle that will help me in future to educate my children."

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over 8 years ago

Lavender received a $493 second payment.

"My life is different in that I now have my own donkeys, livestock and also I have sofa sets. "

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over 8 years ago

Mary received a $493 second payment.

"I can't compare them because I've never benefited from any NGOs apart from GD"

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