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

George enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is having been a farmer for quite a while and with the money I have earned, I have been able to buy household items, dig a borehole and build my mother a house."

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over 8 years ago

Dorine received a $495 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my child is able to be in school now without being sent home for fees."

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over 8 years ago

Joshua received a $495 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives a lot of money while other NGOs give very little money."

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over 8 years ago

Emilly received a $495 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives grants while other NGOs give loans."

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over 8 years ago

Rose received a $495 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives money while other NGOs give material things."

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over 8 years ago

Yunita received a $495 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a good income from my business."

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over 8 years ago

Emerencia received a $495 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a daily income from my motorcycle business."

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over 8 years ago

Alice received a $495 second payment.

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

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over 8 years ago

Mary received a $495 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my daughter is alive because of the operation she underwent."

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over 8 years ago

David received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to cement both walls and floor of my house because at the moment it is earth and requires frequent repairs. Apart from that, I'm planning to buy some nice chairs."

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