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

Margaret received a $493 second payment.

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

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over 8 years ago

Peres received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a house with the upcoming lumpsum transfer."

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over 8 years ago

Grace received a $493 second payment.

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

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over 8 years ago

Joy received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have chairs in my house."

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over 8 years ago

Pamela received a $493 second payment.

"We have been able to construct anew house as the previous one was old with rusty iron sheets that was leaking, but the current is big and spacious enough and with better roofing."

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over 8 years ago

Maurine received a $99 initial payment.

"We are planning to pay school fees for my daughter in college and spent some on buying a cow."

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over 8 years ago

Sarah received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to repaired my old house, dig a borehole in my home and buy a cow with the upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Anna received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives the cash directly to the recipients without any discrimination, unlike the other organizations that their officials give only to their friends and family members."

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over 8 years ago

Kenneth received a $493 second payment.

"All these things i could not afford if not for support from GD."

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over 8 years ago

Millicent received a $493 second payment.

"I was tired of digging my farm by myself, but now it will be easier ploughing with the oxen, and I will be able to produce more food. I also get some income from the shoe selling business."

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