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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.

over 8 years ago

Odembo received a $496 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my son have a house now."

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over 8 years ago

Caroline received a $99 initial payment.

"We are planning to enlarge our house and also pay school fees (college and secondary school)."

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over 8 years ago

Beatrice received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan on building my son a house."

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over 8 years ago

Malachi received a $496 second payment.

"The biggest difference is that I have reduced the burden of school fees and changed the face of my house."

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over 8 years ago

Jenipher received a $99 initial payment.

"I will buy a sofa set, a cupboard and pay the school fees for my son with rest of my upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Kings received a $496 second payment.

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

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over 8 years ago

Tom received a $496 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have cows which is an investment to me."

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over 8 years ago

Pamela received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy iron sheets and poles to enlarge my house and also buy some goats."

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over 8 years ago

Carolyne received a $496 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my husband was able to pay my dowry after staying together for long."

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over 8 years ago

Masilus received a $99 initial payment.

"I will use my upcoming lumpsum payment to boost the stock in my garage business and build a better house."

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