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

Elizabeth received a $496 second payment.

"GD lays its focus on all recipient needs unlike those who only at times target those in schools ."

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over 8 years ago

Milka received a $496 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives money while other NGOs give material things."

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over 8 years ago

Nancy received a $99 initial payment.

"We (with spouse) plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on construction of a new house and buying dry grain for food."

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over 8 years ago

Beryl received a $99 initial payment.

"I will pay my college school fees using 15000 KES of my upcoming lumpsum payment and build an iron-roofed house using the remaining part of this payment."

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over 8 years ago

Pamella received a $496 second payment.

"l now have a more spacious house that accommodate me with my family."

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over 8 years ago

Linet received a $496 second payment.

"We will forever live with GD because the evidence from the transfers has transformed our lives compared to other NGOs that help selectively and bring support that does not meet our immediate needs."

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over 8 years ago

Jane received a $496 second payment.

"GiveDirectly helps individuals while other NGOs help the community."

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over 8 years ago

Zablon received a $496 second payment.

"The biggest difference i have seen i my life is that i was able to pay my wife's dowry."

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over 8 years ago

Irine received a $496 second payment.

"GD gives funds without delay while Other NGOs like Afya Nyanza take a long time to give funds which are limited to specific purposes."

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over 8 years ago

Monica received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on putting up a new house and starting a business."

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