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

Sarah enrolled.

"My biggest hardship in life is unreliable source of income to sustain my family. "

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over 8 years ago

Molly enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to open up a business which has really helped me buy household items. "

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over 8 years ago

Nancy enrolled.

"My biggest hardship in life is lack proper source of income to support my family. "

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over 8 years ago

Isabela enrolled.

"My biggest hardship in life is poor health condition which is hindering me from being productive."

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over 8 years ago

Eunice enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that l have struggled and bought a piece of land where l have built a home. "

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over 8 years ago

Maurice enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that we have struggled to and bought a piece of land where we are doing farming. "

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over 8 years ago

"My biggest hardship in life is unreliable source of income to support my family. "

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over 8 years ago

Francis enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is taking care of my young family, even through tough times, like when there isn't enough food in the house. "

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over 8 years ago

Sharon enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is the burden paying the house rent and also catering for other needs. The money we get is hardly enough for everything. "

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over 8 years ago

Carren enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is paying school fees for two of my children up to high school with the money I get from my small business of selling kales and tomatoes by the roadside. "

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