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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

Joseph received a $493 second payment.

"The other NGO paid our children school fees cash, while GD offers money which allows autonomy on the part of the recipient."

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over 8 years ago

Josephine received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I've cemented my house. Previously I lived in a mud-house whose maintenance was quite demanding. Also, I currently have new acquisitions such as chairs and a bull."

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over 8 years ago

Hellen received a $493 second payment.

"There is a difference in that we haven't witnessed any valuable help from other NGOs other than milk and bread given to our children, but GD offers a large amount of money."

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over 8 years ago

Millicent received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a cow which is an investment to me."

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over 8 years ago

Juliana received a $493 second payment.

"GD is better because it offers a substantial amount of money which is relatively better than what other NGOs have managed to offer."

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over 8 years ago

Benta received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly helps the whole household while other NGOs help only children."

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over 8 years ago

Caroline received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have utensils to serve my guests food."

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over 8 years ago

George received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly helps the whole household while other NGOs helps only school going children."

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over 8 years ago

Phoebe received a $493 second payment.

"There is a big difference in that GD gives a significant help capable of transforming lives unlike other NGOs."

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over 8 years ago

Eunice 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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