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

Moses enrolled.

"The proudest achievement that I have is my family" (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Rachel enrolled.

"The achievement am proudest of is this house, previously we didn't have a house here at home" (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Benta enrolled.

"The biggest hardship that I face in my life is that I have children who are still going to school and getting school fees for them is a problem." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Malachi enrolled.

"The achievements that I am proudest of are having graduated with a diploma, having my own home and my family." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Yucabeth enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I have is lack of proper food and income for my family." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Joseph enrolled.

"The achievement that I am proudest of is finishing the house that my parents left me." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Emilly enrolled.

"The proudest achievement that I am proudest of is having bought a sofa set for my house using my savings." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Goreti enrolled.

"The achievement that I am proudest of is my family." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Solomon enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I have is lack of proper housing and a steady source of income." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

"The proudest achievement that we can think of is having bought two cows and later on after rearing them sold them at a profit and bought four cows." (Country: Kenya)

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