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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

Benter received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy more ironsheet, timber and nails, and paid for labour to build an iron roofed house for my family."

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over 8 years ago

Jacqueline received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to increase my stock and also pay school fees for my children."

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over 8 years ago

Manoah received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy iron sheets and pay school fees for children."

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over 8 years ago

Isaiah received a $493 second payment.

"GD has liberated me from the heavy burden of school fees; I received the transfers when my children had been sent for school fees and they were just staying at home with me, however when I got it and cleared for them their school fees, everyone became happy and we are all living with happiness, the biggest difference in our daily lives."

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over 8 years ago

Winnie received a $99 initial payment.

"We will pay dowry and repair our house with the upcoming lumpsum transfer."

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over 8 years ago

Caren received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy cement, sand and balast, and cement the floor and walls of my house.cement the floor and walls of my house."

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over 8 years ago

Damaris received a $493 second payment.

"Other organizations only give help on specific areas, unlike GiveDirectly that gives cash for one to use in any area of their concern."

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over 8 years ago

Finter received a $99 initial payment.

"We are planning to build a house with the upcoming lumpsum transfer payment."

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over 8 years ago

Dorcas received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails, and extend my house to make it more spacious."

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over 8 years ago

Lilian received a $493 second payment.

"GD has no corruption while other NGOs are corrupt."

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