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

Jane received a $493 second payment.

"Am not having any more worries because of the things I lacked before but I now have."

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over 8 years ago

Everline received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy food with the upcoming lumpsum transfer."

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over 8 years ago

Mary received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a house with the upcoming lampsum transfer."

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over 8 years ago

Washington received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to start a kiosk shop with the upcoming lumpsum transfer."

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over 8 years ago

Ruth received a $99 initial payment.

"We are planning to build a latrine, buy sand and cement for finishing our house."

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over 8 years ago

Morrine received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to pay school fee for my children and invest in a local poultry business."

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over 8 years ago

Mary received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly deals with people individualy hence one is able to get their transfers without any problems but other organizations give their helps in groups through the chief and other community leaders who end up disappearing with some of the gifts for the poor."

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over 8 years ago

Rose received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a bigger house with the upcoming lampsum transfer."

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over 8 years ago

Everline received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to start a business with 20000 KES, pay school fees and buy other household items."

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over 8 years ago

Mary received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives the money directly to the recipient hence no corrupt deals involved but other organizations encourages corruption through their officers who distribute the help to the individuals."

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