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

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.

"World Vision only give children milk which is not enough but GD gives us money which we can use in farm cultivation, business investment and paying school fees thus improving our lives."

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over 8 years ago

Margaret received a $497 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is that I have a farm of watermelon and have expanded my kiosk shop which earns me income."

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over 8 years ago

Silpa received a $497 second payment.

"The biggest difference is that I now live comfortably in a bigger house and have reduced the burden of paying school fees."

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over 8 years ago

Monica received a $497 second payment.

"There are some NGOs that promises big things but when it comes to infecting they give you what you where not expecting while Give directly stand to there promise."

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over 8 years ago

Irine received a $497 second payment.

"GD is open and straight while dealing with people puts points outwardly"

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over 8 years ago

Manasseh received a $497 second payment.

"The biggest difference is my life is that I have a bigger house and a super drum to store water during dry seasons."

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over 8 years ago

Jared received a $497 second payment.

"my workshop has improve so much and am now also staying in a more comfortable house."

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over 8 years ago

David received a $497 second payment.

"Give Directly has has positively impacted on my life in that I managed to treat my wife and marry her under customary institution."

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over 8 years ago

James enrolled.

"The proudest achievement is that I am able to provide for my family."

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