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

Grace enrolled.

"My biggest hardship in life is lack of money to sustain my life."

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almost 9 years ago

Regina enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that l worked hard and bought my household items."

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almost 9 years ago

"My biggest hardship in life is lack of money to pay dowry to parents inlaw."

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almost 9 years ago

Edwin enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that l have managed to build my own house."

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almost 9 years ago

"The biggest hardship that I face in my life is that getting food to eat is a problem and at times we stay without a meal in our house. We also find it hard to get school fees for our children."

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almost 9 years ago

Emilly enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is that we were able to build the house that we are currently staying in."

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almost 9 years ago

Phoebe enrolled.

"My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income."

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almost 9 years ago

Agness enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I face now is lack of finances, I totally depend on my husband. I may want something but I can't get it because I do not have the money to buy it."

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almost 9 years ago

Florah enrolled.

"The achievement am proudest of is farming because it's what I depend on to feed my children. I feel proud because I work so hard and I have been able to atleast raise my children through that."

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almost 9 years ago

Juliana enrolled.

"The achievement am proudest of is raising my children through this casual jobs i do."

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