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

David received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to repair my roof, walls and floor with the upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 8 years ago

James received a $493 second payment.

"GD sets recipients free by allowing them to decide on what to do with the money while other NGOs have restrictions on what to do with the money they give."

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over 8 years ago

Unice received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a house and start a business with the upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Salama received a $493 second payment.

"Other Ngos are bias with their donations since they always have recipients with them even before identifying them on the ground while GD treats the poorest equally."

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over 8 years ago

Oguma received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to cultivate my piece of land, pay school fees for my children, buy cement and cement the floor and walls of my house."

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over 8 years ago

Phoebe received a $493 second payment.

"I now have a bigger house compared to the squeezed house I had before."

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over 8 years ago

Peter received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to clear school fees arrears and fence my home with the upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Margaret received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives grants while other NGOs give loans."

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over 8 years ago

Benson received a $493 second payment.

"I now have a business which is a source of income."

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over 8 years ago

Esther received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy cement and sand, pay for labour to cement the floor of my house. I also plant to pay my dowry, buy seats and a TV set."

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