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.

Expand to learn about how we collect stories

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

Dorothy received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a new house and organize for payment of my dowry."

View Dorothy's profile

over 8 years ago

Benard received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to invest the entire transfer in poultry farming. This will ensure enough cash flow in my home."

View Benard's profile

over 8 years ago

Margaret received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build house"

View Margaret's profile

over 8 years ago

Consilata received a $496 second payment.

"GD deals directly with the recipient of the transfer and therefore ensures that what was stated to be received is what the recipient gets, other NGOs sometimes involve intermediaries who involve themselves in corruption and do not give the full help promised."

View Consilata's profile

over 8 years ago

Kennedy received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend it on changing houses."

View Kennedy's profile

over 8 years ago

Lucy received a $99 initial payment.

"My main concern is how I can construct my main house and therefore I will use my upcoming lumpsum payment on this."

View Lucy's profile

over 8 years ago

Ruth received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to buy a parcel of land where I'll establish my own home. I've been detered from using my father in-law's land after the demise of spouse."

View Ruth's profile

over 8 years ago

Carolyne received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to take my son to college with that money."

View Carolyne's profile

over 8 years ago

Iska received a $99 initial payment.

"I planning to build a cemented, iron roofed house."

View Iska's profile

over 8 years ago

Beatrice received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning on spending it on building my house and move out of the one i am currently in."

View Beatrice's profile