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

Salome received a $493 second payment.

"My life has improved because now I never sleep on the ground since I have a bed."

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over 8 years ago

Karen received a $493 second payment.

"GD sends cash direct to recipient while other NGOs sends cash through other people."

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over 8 years ago

Judith received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to move to my own compound and build a house."

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over 8 years ago

Rose received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to replace my roof and plaster my house with my upcoming lump-sum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Caren received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly helps the whole household while other NGOs help only children."

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over 8 years ago

Helidah received a $493 second payment.

"I have been relieved of the burden of looking for money to pay school fees for my children and now they can consistently go to school."

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over 8 years ago

Jane received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to pay secondary school fees for my child to resume learning and to farm with my upcoming lump-sum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Hellen received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives grants while other NGOs give material things."

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over 8 years ago

Filister received a $493 second payment.

"Other organizations only give us loans, unlike GiveDirectly that gives us cash without being paid back."

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over 8 years ago

Tom received a $493 second payment.

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

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