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

"My proudest achievement is that I am a dedicated mother who ensures that her children eat and go to school even in hardship."

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over 8 years ago

Dorothy enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that I have educated my children after my spouse's death. I have three in secondary schools that I have worked very hard for to reach there."

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over 8 years ago

David enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that I have given my family a house to live in and I have worked hard to feed them even though I have no proper source of income."

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over 8 years ago

Ellly enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I have faced in life is having to grow up as an orphan after my parents died when I was just thirteen years old."

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over 8 years ago

Isabella received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building a house and plastering it.I also want to buy cushions for my chairs and a table."

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over 8 years ago

Norah enrolled.

"The biggest hardship that we have faced in life is lack of adequate income. Life has been harsh on us to the extent that we have been forced to miss meals so as to make ends meet."

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over 8 years ago

Herine enrolled.

"The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is lack of a stable source of income that can enable me pay school fees for my children. Sometimes, they have been sent home due to unpaid fee balances."

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over 8 years ago

Ester enrolled.

"The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is lack of adequate income to support my family."

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over 8 years ago

Benson enrolled.

"My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income to sustain my family."

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over 8 years ago

Humphrey enrolled.

"My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income to sustain my family."

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