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

Hellen received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives the cash directly to us through the phone but other organizations only call us for seminars and give us false promises which never come to pass."

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over 8 years ago

Charles received a $493 second payment.

"GD gives money directly while other NGOs are using corrupt agents."

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over 8 years ago

Catherine received a $493 second payment.

"The boat we bought provides us with daily income so we can easily meet our needs."

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over 8 years ago

Kesia received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives the cash directly into our hands through phone transfers but other organizations do their distributions through others who never deliver everything to their recipients."

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over 8 years ago

Meresa received a $493 second payment.

"GD gives cash and let recipients budget on their own while other NGOs gives goods."

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over 8 years ago

Alice received a $493 second payment.

"I have not seen any other NGOs working in this area."

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over 8 years ago

Florence received a $493 second payment.

"I now live in a more spacious house and am feeling very comfortable. i also paid 15,000KES school fees, and spent 1,500KES on buying maize for consumption."

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over 8 years ago

Abigael received a $493 second payment.

"My life has changed because l am now staying in a very spacious house that accommodate me with my family. "

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over 8 years ago

Ascah received a $493 second payment.

"GD is the only NGO that has included everyone. The other NGOs just visit a few people and most of us cannot tell what they do."

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over 8 years ago

Emilly received a $493 second payment.

"Am now having a decent house that makes me proud and respected."

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