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

Poline enrolled.

"The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of a stable source of income and yet we have some health problems, this means we can not get adequate health care."

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almost 9 years ago

"The biggest hardship that I face currently is that I am getting old and working for money is no longer easy, so most of the time I usually cannot afford basic commodities."

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almost 9 years ago

"My proudest achievement is that I was able to save money which I earned from my business and eventually built my house."

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almost 9 years ago

Nancy enrolled.

"The biggest hardship that I face right now is that I have no sustainable source of income therefore catering for my family's basic needs like food and clothes is difficult."

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almost 9 years ago

"The biggest hardship I face is the need for a house. I want my kids to have a sense of belonging and a place to call home."

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almost 9 years ago

Penina enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I face is the burden of school fees. I have my eldest child in college and the rest also in school."

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almost 9 years ago

David enrolled.

"The biggest hardship we face now is the burden of school fees."

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almost 9 years ago

Lilian enrolled.

"The biggest hardship we face now is lack of a sustainable income source to sustain our family."

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almost 9 years ago

"The achievement am proudest of is building this house. We managed the construction expenses with our own savings. Before this we were homeless, renting at the nearest center."

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almost 9 years ago

Emilly enrolled.

"The achievement am proudest of is that my children are getting an education. My husband is sick and so incapacitated. I operate as a single mother. I try my best to make ends meet."

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