GDLive | GiveDirectly

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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

Syprose received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a semi-permanent house of 3 rooms using my upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Rose received a $495 second payment.

"l am sitting very comfortably on furniture and at least have some animals in my compound."

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over 8 years ago

Linet received a $495 second payment.

"The walls of my house had been eroded but I managed to plaster them after receiving the first transfer from GD and now the house is strong and the floor plastered, therefore am no longer worried about rainfall eroding the walls of my house."

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over 8 years ago

Elizabeth received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build my house and pay dowry."

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over 8 years ago

Josephine received a $495 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives grants while other NGOs give loans."

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over 8 years ago

Simon received a $99 initial payment.

"I will clear secondary school fees for my son then expand my main house using my upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Roseline received a $495 second payment.

"I have been able to increase the stock of my business and therefore increase my income."

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over 8 years ago

Maurine received a $495 second payment.

"GiveDirectly isn't corrupt while while other NGOs are very corrupt."

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over 8 years ago

Christine received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to drop electricity in my home and open business too."

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over 8 years ago

Nancy received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to cement both walls and floor of my house because at the moment its earth. I'm also planning to pay my son in high school fee."

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