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

Catherine received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend the upcoming lumpsum to finish building my house."

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over 8 years ago

Isaiah received a $493 second payment.

"GD has liberated me from the heavy burden of paying school fees by facilitating the enrollment of my daughter to a college school which has made me happy to see the girl child getting education and this is the biggest difference in our daily lives; It has fostered my relationship with my daughter."

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over 8 years ago

Eunice received a $493 second payment.

"Other NGOs their criteria of selecting people is not free and fair while GD is free and fair."

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over 8 years ago

Lilian received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to pay for a piece of land to settle on."

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over 8 years ago

George received a $493 second payment.

"GD sends us transfers directly and intact while other Ngos donate to us through other people who slash our items along the way before they reach us."

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over 8 years ago

Helen received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to pay school fees for my 2 children in secondary school."

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over 8 years ago

Ambrose received a $493 second payment.

"I am happy and relieved because I had a squeezed house but now I have a spacious house."

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over 8 years ago

Jacqueline received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly isn't corrupt while other NGOs are very corrupt."

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over 8 years ago

Rose received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to start a business and also repair my house."

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over 8 years ago

James received a $493 second payment.

"GD gives cash direct to recipients while other NGOs gives cash through other people."

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