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.

almost 9 years ago

Charles enrolled.

"The biggest hardship has been educating my children since I have no source of income."

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almost 9 years ago

Elijah enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that l have a better house and that I also own and raise livestock which is my source of wealth."

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almost 9 years ago

Benta enrolled.

"My biggest hardship is that I have a severe headache and my throat is also painful hence I don't have enough strength to source for funds inorder to seek proper treatment."

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almost 9 years ago

"My proudest achievement was being a pastor of my local church because I love serving God and preaching his word."

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almost 9 years ago

Benard enrolled.

"My biggest hardship in life is lack of enough funds to expand my business."

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almost 9 years ago

Banaba enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that l have a roof over my head and that I am a responsible father to my child."

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almost 9 years ago

Philemon enrolled.

"My biggest hardship is that I lack money that can enable me buy essential commodities."

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almost 9 years ago

Peter enrolled.

"My biggest challenge is how to raise school fees because I don't have a job that I depend on."

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almost 9 years ago

Pilister enrolled.

"Our proudest achievement is that we have been able to build a house for our family."

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almost 9 years ago

Grace enrolled.

"Our proudest achievement is that we have been able to expand the size of our house. We used to stay in a very small house in the past but after saving some money, we were able to build a bigger house."

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