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

Caren received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy 2 cows and pay school fees for my children."

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over 8 years ago

Jackline received a $493 second payment.

"We are now building rental houses which will help us get good income for a stable future."

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over 8 years ago

Annah received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to repair my old temporary house with the upcoming payment."

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over 8 years ago

Hey received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to build a new house since i still live in a rental house."

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over 8 years ago

Dorren received a $493 second payment.

"Other organizations give funds but they never get to the intended persons because the local authorities are corrupt, unlike GiveDirectly that gives the cash directly to the recipients through phone transfers."

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over 8 years ago

Mildred received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a kitchen and repair my house with the upcoming lumpsum transfer payment."

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over 8 years ago

Grace received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to pay school fees for my children and start a tailoring business with the upcoming lumpsum transfer payment."

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over 8 years ago

Millicent received a $493 second payment.

"I have already started ploughing because I now have my own oxen,this has saved me from the stress of failing to farm because I could not manage to cater for the cost of farming."

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over 8 years ago

Rosemary received a $493 second payment.

"GD is working with a lot of trust and honesty while other Ngos have been tantalizing us with donations which are never forthcoming."

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over 8 years ago

Calleb received a $493 second payment.

"Recipient doesn't know any other NGO apart from GD."

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