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

Vincent enrolled.

"Our proudest achievement is that we have been able to buy a cow. We managed to do this from the savings that we got from sand harvesting."

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almost 9 years ago

"My proudest achievement is that l have struggled and built iron roofed house."

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almost 9 years ago

Persila enrolled.

"My biggest hardship in life is lack of money to sustain my family."

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almost 9 years ago

Benter enrolled.

"My proudest achievements are that my husband died when we were living in a grass thatched house but now I have worked hard and built iron roofed house. Secondly l have bought from which l get milk."

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almost 9 years ago

Judith enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that we have struggled to buy some iron sheets which I am planning to use in building our house."

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almost 9 years ago

Syprose enrolled.

"My biggest hardship in life is lack of shelter for my family."

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almost 9 years ago

Gandencia enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that I have a dairy cow that I purchased with my proceeds from farming and so I no longer have to spend money on buying milk."

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almost 9 years ago

Magret enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I face in life is lack of money to feed, educate and clothe my children. This is because I have no proper source of income."

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almost 9 years ago

Beatrice enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that I have struggled a midst all problems to educate my children by engaging in farming and small businesses."

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almost 9 years ago

Conslata enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that my son is educated up to fourth form level and is also trained as a carpenter. I managed to do this through small savings and I know that he will prosper in life."

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