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.

almost 9 years ago

Nelly enrolled.

"I planning to spend this cash in setting a homestead." (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

Monica enrolled.

"Am planning to spend this money to renovate my house especially the floor." (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

Doreene enrolled.

"I'm planning to spend part of this money to pay school and the other part to use in renovating my house." (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

Benter enrolled.

"We are planning to spend this money to pay school fees for our children and the other part as capital for some small business." (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

Benta enrolled.

"I planning to use this money to construct a bigger house." (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

Roselyne enrolled.

"I'm planning to boost the capital of my businesses,fit in my house with households and pay the rest as school fees for my children." (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

Eunice enrolled.

"I planning to buy some animals and also take back to school my daughter who dropped out of school at F3 due to lack of school fees." (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

Dickson enrolled.

"We are planning to renovate our house, buy a few cows and pay the rest as school fees for our daughter in college." (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

Everlyne enrolled.

"I am planning to join a hairdressing collage so that I can be equipped with enough skills that will help me in future." (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

Linet enrolled.

"I would wish to start selling second hand clothes because this is the only business I have done before and it's also a great source of income." (Country: Kenya)

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