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

George received a $497 second payment.

"GD has a visible impact on the lives of people compared to other NGOs in the area."

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over 8 years ago

Jane received a $497 second payment.

"GD brings development that is long-term and more evidenced than other Ngos in our community."

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over 8 years ago

Peter received a $497 second payment.

"GD gives support directly without buying things we do not need often compared to other NGOs who decides what to buy to recipients"

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over 8 years ago

Mary received a $497 second payment.

"I now have solar light therefore no longer spends a lot of money on kerosene and my children can also study at night."

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over 8 years ago

Beatrice received a $497 second payment.

"There are some NGOs that do register people but they do not give out there support but Give-directly do."

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over 8 years ago

Caroline received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a pit latrine and a kitchen, to repair my house and buy food and other household goods."

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over 8 years ago

Eunice received a $497 second payment.

"I now have a latrine and cannot get cholera infection, my children have enough to eat and no longer miss school due to lack of school fees."

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over 8 years ago

Margaret received a $497 second payment.

"GD is giving support directly without using other means and people while other NGOs do not. GD is not corrupt but other NGOs are often corrupt."

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over 8 years ago

Silpa received a $497 second payment.

"GD is reliable and transparent but other organizations are often corrupt."

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over 8 years ago

Monica received a $497 second payment.

"my biggest difference is that now am staying in a more comfortable house."

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