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

Teresia received a $493 second payment.

"GD has staff who are very transparent and well behaved, they did the correct census by making actual visits to HH, while other NGOs do not even visit the poor in the villages."

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almost 6 years ago

Sara received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives the cash directly to the recipients with no deductions like it happens with other organizations whose officials take some part of what's for their recipients."

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almost 6 years ago

George received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives cash without asking for any favours from the recipients, unlike other organizations that only benefit the rich who can meet their demands."

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almost 6 years ago

Beryl received a $493 second payment.

"GD gives gives cash direct to recipients while other NGOs sends money through other people."

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almost 6 years ago

Syprosa received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a kitchen and I no longer get rained on while cooking."

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almost 6 years ago

Salome received a $493 second payment.

"My life has improved because now I never sleep on the ground since I have a bed."

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almost 6 years ago

Karen received a $493 second payment.

"GD sends cash direct to recipient while other NGOs sends cash through other people."

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almost 6 years ago

Kennedy received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives a lot of money while other NGOs give very little money."

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almost 6 years ago

Solomon received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly isn't corrupt while other NGOs are very corrupt."

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almost 6 years ago

Rose received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have my own home now."

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