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

Christine received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is being able to fend for my family adequately ,thanks to the transfers."

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over 8 years ago

Emma received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend the upcoming transfer on building a three roomed house and renovating my late co-wife's house so that my step children could have a comfortable shelter to stay in. "

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over 8 years ago

Tom received a $493 second payment.

"GD transfers direct cash to the beneficiaries as compared to other NGOs which follow long channels to benefits the individual."

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over 8 years ago

Ben received a $493 second payment.

"Their is no difference because other NGOs give out money and the recipient spend just like GiveDirectly."

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over 8 years ago

Remmy received a $493 second payment.

"Givedirectly gives money directly to the recipient and it is not a loan like other NGOs do."

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over 8 years ago

Tabither received a $493 second payment.

"I used to live in a grass thatched house but nowadays i am living in a iron roofed house. My brother is also in school. I am happy."

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over 8 years ago

Joseph received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a house, renovate my house and buy a cow with my upcoming transfer"

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over 8 years ago

Rose received a $493 second payment.

"GD is not corrupt as other NGOs"

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over 8 years ago

Getruda received a $493 second payment.

" Givedirectly criteria of who enters into the program is fair than any criteria used by other NGOs."

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over 8 years ago

Ruth received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is the bigger house which is connected to electricity. I live a happy life!"

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