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.

over 8 years ago

Sharon enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is the burden paying the house rent and also catering for other needs. The money we get is hardly enough for everything. "

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over 8 years ago

Carren enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is paying school fees for two of my children up to high school with the money I get from my small business of selling kales and tomatoes by the roadside. "

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over 8 years ago

"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is the bad condition of my house. It's the rainy season and my roof leaks a lot. "

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over 8 years ago

Roseline enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is starting and carrying on with my small business of selling vegetables in the local market. "

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over 8 years ago

Agnes enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is the miserable condition of my current house. It is too small for all of us as a family, especially when we also have to cook inside the same house. "

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over 8 years ago

Antonina enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of money and food. The business I do is not doing very well, and sometimes I have to suspend it for a while. "

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over 8 years ago

Risper enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is starting my charcoal selling business which I am doing even now. "

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over 8 years ago

Janet received a $493 second payment.

"I could not afford to pay school fees and renovate my house easily but GD has supported me, i am thankful."

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over 8 years ago

David received a $493 second payment.

"GD gives money directly to recipients to plan and use as desired."

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over 8 years ago

Kevin received a $493 second payment.

"I can't compare GD to any other NGO because it is exceptional, has no corruption and reaches the poor and needy."

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