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

Tabitha received a $493 second payment.

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

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over 8 years ago

Rispa received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I'm currently settled after cementing the house and paying the children's school fees. The house was previously very dusty causing respiratory infections to my family."

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over 8 years ago

Caroline received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly helps individuals while other NGOs help community."

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over 8 years ago

Milicent received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have opened way for my sons to pay dowry for their wives."

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over 8 years ago

Josphine received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have money to buy food."

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over 8 years ago

Christina received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I currently own a proper house as opposed to previously when I lived an old-damaged house."

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over 8 years ago

Elidah received a $493 second payment.

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

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over 8 years ago

Mary received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my child was able to join secondary school with ease."

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over 8 years ago

Afline received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that we used to sleep on a mat but now we sleep on a mattress. Most importantly I'm at the verge of having my dowry paid, a life event that my husband couldn't previously afford."

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over 8 years ago

Sipora received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a good house now which can't be swept away by the rains."

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