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

Mary received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a spacious house which accomodates me well."

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over 8 years ago

Edwina received a $99 initial payment.

"I will build a house with the upcoming lumpsum transfer."

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over 8 years ago

Susana received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to construct a new house as the current one is small and old."

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over 8 years ago

Richard received a $493 second payment.

"My house is now very spacious hence everything of mine is kept safely."

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over 8 years ago

Grace received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly doesn't have middlemen while other NGOs have a lot of middlemen."

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over 8 years ago

Jackline received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to enlarge my house and also plaster the walls and floor of the house."

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over 8 years ago

Millicent received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives the cash directly to the recipients through phone transfers without much hustle of going to pick the cash from some office, unlike other organizations that call their beneficiaries to meet at a point only to be told that the helps have been delayed until a later date."

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over 8 years ago

Dolphine received a $99 initial payment.

"We are planning to buy more building materials and construct a new house."

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over 8 years ago

Gordon received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to pay dowry with the upcoming lumpsum transfer payment."

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over 8 years ago

Faith received a $493 second payment.

"Other organizations never accomplish their promises, unlike GiveDirectly that commits to its promises to the end."

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