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

Monica received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to pay school fees and buy a cow with the upcoming lumpsum transfer." (Occupation: Small business)

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over 8 years ago

Lilian received a $99 initial payment.

"l am planning to build a spacious house that can accommodate me with my family" (Occupation: Small business)

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over 8 years ago

Ada received a $99 initial payment.

"l am planning to plaster my house." (Occupation: Small business)

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over 8 years ago

Anna received a $99 initial payment.

"l am planning to buy cow-bulls for farming" (Occupation: Small business)

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over 8 years ago

Millicent received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to expand my kisk business with more goods and build a kitchen where my children can sleep." (Occupation: Small business)

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over 8 years ago

Syprine received a $494 second payment.

"Am now living in a neat and decent house without any stress." (Occupation: Small business)

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over 8 years ago

Sarah received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy a business motorbike with the upcoming lumpsum transfer."

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over 8 years ago

Josinter received a $494 second payment.

"GD has no any corruptions involved, unlike other organizations that allow for much corruption through their officers." (Occupation: Small business)

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over 8 years ago

Betha received a $494 second payment.

"I used my transfer to buy a cow (18000), building poles (2500), iron sheets (7000), a sack of maize (3500), school uniforms and shoes (1130), paid fee (780), gave my husband to boost his fish business (10000) and bought food (6500)."

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over 8 years ago

Mercy enrolled.

"Am planning to use part of to build a kitchen, pay school fees for my son who is in form three and use the remaining to start a shop business. "

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