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

Millicent enrolled.

"The greatest achievement that I am proud of in my life is that I have managed to raise my kids despite going through challenges."

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almost 9 years ago

Lukio enrolled.

"I am proud of having married a good wife."

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almost 9 years ago

Cathorina enrolled.

"The achievement that I am proud of is that I have managed to keep poultry as a venture. It has supported me as a source of income and also food."

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almost 9 years ago

Irene enrolled.

"I am proud of having achieved the basic education and having completed a training on tailoring. This has helped me a lot in terms of getting a source of income."

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almost 9 years ago

Helida enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I face in my life is paying for school fees for my children who may be forced to drop out due to lack of fees."

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almost 9 years ago

"The biggest hardship that we face as a family is that we fall sick and find it hard to buy drugs which may be expensive for us."

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almost 9 years ago

Benta enrolled.

"The biggest hardship that I face in my life is getting cash to pay for my children's school fees."

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almost 9 years ago

Alice enrolled.

"The hardship that I face in life is getting food and water to sustain my family."

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almost 9 years ago

Caren enrolled.

"The biggest hardship that I face in my life is getting school fees for my children."

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almost 9 years ago

"The achievement I am proudest of is being able to pay my child's college fee, this was through much struggle."

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