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

Jane received a $494 second payment.

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

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over 8 years ago

Justina received a $494 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my children goes to school without being sent home for fees."

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over 8 years ago

Pamela received a $494 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives cash money while other NGOs pay school fees."

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over 8 years ago

Daniel received a $494 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a good house now which is strong and not affected by the rains."

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over 8 years ago

Carren received a $494 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives cash while other NGOs help only children."

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over 8 years ago

Caren received a $494 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have my child in school now since I paid school fees."

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over 8 years ago

Clare enrolled.

"The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is that I dont have a reliable source of income."

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over 8 years ago

Agnes received a $494 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have good income from my business hence my children eat well."

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over 8 years ago

Julie received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on extending my house and building a separate hut for my sons who are now grown."

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over 8 years ago

Newton enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is that being the first born in our family,I managed to educate my younger siblings beyond secondary level and right now they are independent since most of them are working."

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