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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

Caroline received a $99 initial payment.

"Am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on cementing the walls and floor of my house."

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over 8 years ago

Candy received a $494 second payment.

"Give Directly is good in that it has brought change in our lives as opposed to other NGOs."

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over 8 years ago

Phanice received a $99 initial payment.

" I have a very small house which is not in a good condition so i am planning to build a new one with the next transfer and buy a small wall unit too."

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over 8 years ago

Grace received a $494 second payment.

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over 8 years ago

Lilian received a $494 second payment.

"GD improves the life of the poor people."

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over 8 years ago

Maureen received a $99 initial payment.

"I would like to build a house, buy a cow and expand my small business with my upcoming transfer"

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over 8 years ago

Roseline received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to spend the upcoming transfer on building a main house because my current house is soon falling. I'm also planning to buy buy a cow and pay school fee for my children in secondary school."

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over 8 years ago

Eunice received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend the second cash transfer to buy building material to build a new house.The state of my house is not good at the moment as am being rained on. This was as a result of my house being bunt by my brother in-law who had a mental problem. "

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over 8 years ago

Elizabeth received a $99 initial payment.

"Am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on setting my own compound then start a grocery (tomatoes, onions and kales) business with the rest of it."

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over 8 years ago

Bob received a $99 initial payment.

"I would like to build a house and buy a bicycle with my upcoming transfer"

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