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

Lilian received a $494 second payment.

"GiveDirectly provaid unconditional cash transfer directly to the recipient which opposes other NGOs facilitation which are full of corruption."

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over 8 years ago

Alice received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to clear school fees balances for my son and build a semi-permanent house of 30 iron sheets. That is how I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum transfer."

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over 8 years ago

Christine received a $99 initial payment.

"When I will receive my upcoming lumpsum transfer, I will build a semi-permanent house of 3 rooms."

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over 8 years ago

Moses received a $494 second payment.

"I have a very big difference i my life as i poultry farm and a dairy cow will help me generate some income."

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over 8 years ago

Everline received a $99 initial payment.

"Am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on building a house and a permanent toilet."

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over 8 years ago

Samson received a $494 second payment.

"Givedirectly helps us with planning on how to use the transfers we are receiving from them unlike other NGOs."

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over 8 years ago

Jennipher received a $99 initial payment.

"I am looking for a farm and therefore when I receive this my upcoming transfer, I will rent an acre piece of land and invest in sugarcane and maize farming."

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over 8 years ago

Samson received a $99 initial payment.

"I will complete building my main house of 20 iron sheets when I receive this my upcoming transfer."

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over 8 years ago

Pamela received a $494 second payment.

"GiveDirectly do not take the recipient properties in the name of gaining profit while other NGOs do."

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over 8 years ago

Dorothy received a $99 initial payment.

"Am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on building a house and putting up electricity."

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