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

Celline received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy a cow and boost my business."

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over 8 years ago

George received a $99 initial payment.

"My house is soon collapsing and therefore I will build a stronger house using the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Milka received a $495 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives unconditional grants while other NGOs give conditional cash."

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over 8 years ago

Wycliffe received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to buy motor cycle."

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over 8 years ago

Dorine received a $495 second payment.

"The other NGO pays school fees for the children while GD targets poor households. The GD amount is relatively higher."

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over 8 years ago

Eunice received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build a new house because my current house is situated on a swampy ground so I have an intention of relocating myself. I'm also planning to buy some furniture with the remaining portion."

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over 8 years ago

Mary received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to plaster my house and pay school fees for my children."

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over 8 years ago

Damaris received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a better iron-roofed house using my upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Kennedy received a $99 initial payment.

"i'm planning to build a house for my son."

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over 8 years ago

Janes received a $495 second payment.

"GD sends direct cash transfers to recipients who therefore independently decide what to spend it on depending on one's immediate needs, while other NGOs come with fixed projects or items to give to the community members which might sometimes not be someone's priority."

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