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 6 years ago

Carren received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to construct a new house as my current house is old and quite small."

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almost 6 years ago

Wasingtone received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy bull cows for ox-ploughing with the upcoming lumpsum transfers."

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almost 6 years ago

Dorine received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly is very truthful and transparent, unlike other organizations that give half of what they promised."

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almost 6 years ago

Masela received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to pay college fees for my son, buy a heifer and also repair my house."

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almost 6 years ago

Charles received a $99 initial payment.

"I will repair my house with the upcoming lumpsum transfer."

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almost 6 years ago

George received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have income from renting my public address hence am able to pay the motorcycle loan I have."

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almost 6 years ago

Jackline received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to have a new home and construct a bigger and better house that is spacious enough."

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almost 6 years ago

Martin received a $99 initial payment.

"I will spend the upcoming transfer to build a house."

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almost 6 years ago

Phillia received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly says something and does exactly as they say and they process everything faster, unlike other organizations that say that they'll help people only for them to come after a very long time with less than half of their promise."

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almost 6 years ago

Jane received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy two cows and also complete payment of school fees."

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