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

Roseline received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on starting a small business.I also want to expand my house."

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over 8 years ago

Mourine received a $494 second payment.

"Other organizations do promote corruption by their officers taking what's meant for the poor but GiveDirectly sends the cash directly to the recipient."

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over 8 years ago

Monica received a $99 initial payment.

"l am planning to build kitchen."

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over 8 years ago

Mary received a $99 initial payment.

"l am planning to build a new house since the one l have is leaking."

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over 8 years ago

James received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build A kitchen and an extra room for chicken because currently i am sleeping in the house with the chicken which is not good and also buy water tank my wife got involved in an accident and she is not able to fetch water in a far away distance."

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over 8 years ago

Joyce received a $99 initial payment.

"l am planning to build a very spacious house that can accommodate me with my family."

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over 8 years ago

Beatrice received a $99 initial payment.

"l am planning to buy water-tank, to buy some animals and to build pit-latrine."

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over 8 years ago

Pamela received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on expanding my house.I also want to pay school fees for my children."

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over 8 years ago

Berly received a $99 initial payment.

"l am planning to plaster my house and buy secondhand motorcycle."

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over 8 years ago

Pauline received a $494 second payment.

"I started a small business which helps me to get some daily income."

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