GDLive | GiveDirectly

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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

Hellen received a $493 second payment.

"There is a difference in that we haven't witnessed any valuable help from other NGOs other than milk and bread given to our children, but GD offers a large amount of money."

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over 8 years ago

Millicent received a $493 second payment.

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

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over 8 years ago

Juliana received a $493 second payment.

"GD is better because it offers a substantial amount of money which is relatively better than what other NGOs have managed to offer."

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over 8 years ago

Benta received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly helps the whole household while other NGOs help only children."

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over 8 years ago

Caroline received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have utensils to serve my guests food."

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over 8 years ago

George received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have chairs now where my visitors sit on."

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over 8 years ago

Phoebe received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference is that my children could regularly be sent home over fee arrears, but they have since been settled. I had a small house but now I have a spacious one which can comfortably accommodate my guests."

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over 8 years ago

Eunice received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly helps the whole household while other NGOs help only children."

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over 8 years ago

Charles received a $493 second payment.

"There is a difference in that GD sends cash directly to individuals while the other NGOs involve many parties in their delivery chain."

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over 8 years ago

Helen received a $493 second payment.

"I currently have a pit latrine so I quit open defecation. Besides, I currently do groundnuts business to earn a living."

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