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

Samwel received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to use a portion of the transfer to farm my land. I'm also planning to build a new iron roofed house because my current house is too old."

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over 8 years ago

Shellah received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to cement the floor of my house because it is earth and laborious to repair more often. I'm also planning to complete my pit latrine with the remaining amount."

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over 8 years ago

Jane received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy ironsheet, timber, and nails and build an iron roofed house. I also plan to buy seats to furnish my house."

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over 8 years ago

Pamela received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my son has a house to sleep in."

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over 8 years ago

Mathew received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly doesn't have middlemen while other NGOs have a lot of middlemen."

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over 8 years ago

Rose received a $99 initial payment.

"I hope to send my son to college, and buy cement for finishing the floor and walls of the house."

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over 8 years ago

Mary received a $493 second payment.

"Recipient doesn't know about other NGOs."

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over 8 years ago

Persila received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build a new iron roofed house because my current house is too old. I'm also planning to invest the rest in fish business."

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over 8 years ago

Rose received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my children are able to go to school."

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over 8 years ago

Edward received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy 3 metal window and 3 doors, cement, and pay for labour to build an iron roofed house. I also plan to buy a cow for milk to be reminding me of GiveDirectly."

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