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.

Expand to learn about how we collect stories

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

Alice received a $493 second payment.

"My life has improved because I now have a plastered house which is descent and easy to manage."

View Alice's profile

almost 6 years ago

Christine received a $99 initial payment.

"we are planning to build a house with the upcoming lumpsum transfer."

View Christine's profile

almost 6 years ago

Joshua received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to enlarge my house, buy a cow and finish up paying school fees."

View Joshua's profile

almost 6 years ago

Michael received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy iron sheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house. I also plan to expand my doughnut business."

View Michael's profile

almost 6 years ago

Isaac received a $493 second payment.

"GD sends us money directly while other Ngos donate to us through the hands of other people, where they are slashed before the donation reach us."

View Isaac's profile

almost 6 years ago

Martin received a $99 initial payment.

"I am panning to buy cattle with my upcoming lumpsum transfer."

View Martin's profile

almost 6 years ago

Teresa received a $99 initial payment.

"I will buy a motorbike, bed and other household items with the upcoming lumpsum transfer."

View Teresa's profile

almost 6 years ago

Lydia received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to move to my own home and build an iron roofed house for my family."

View Lydia's profile

almost 6 years ago

Christopher received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to construct a new and bigger house as the current one is very small."

View Christopher's profile

almost 6 years ago

Johnson received a $493 second payment.

"I have a big difference in my daily life since paraffin is no longer the source of my lighting; I am using solar lighting system couple with a car battery that has made me save a lot since carbon fuels are unhealthy and more expensive."

View Johnson's profile