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.

Hellen received a $493 second payment.

"There is a difference in that we haven't witnessed any valuable help from other NGOs other than milk and bread given to our children, but GD offers a large amount of money."

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Millicent received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives money while other NGOs give peanuts."

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Juliana received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I lived in a small damaged house that was nearly collapsing, but I now live in a proper house."

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Benta received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly helps the whole household while other NGOs help only children."

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Caroline received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly doesn't have intermediaries while other NGOs have a lot of intermediaries."

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George received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly helps the whole household while other NGOs helps only school going children."

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Phoebe received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference is that my children could regularly be sent home over fee arrears, but they have since been settled. I had a small house but now I have a spacious one which can comfortably accommodate my guests."

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Eunice received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly helps the whole household while other NGOs help only children."

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Charles received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is that I'm currently settled and more contented. I used to be anxious and restless since I had no penny and means of a livelihood."

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Helen received a $493 second payment.

"GD doesn't involve third parties like local administrators unlike other NGOs."

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