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

Agnes received a $496 second payment.

"Am now able to attend to the needs of my house and I never sold part of my land which was to be sold to"

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over 8 years ago

Rose received a $496 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives cash to the recipients but other organizations bring items that some us eve have in their homes."

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over 8 years ago

Mary received a $496 second payment.

"GD has changed the entire village."

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over 8 years ago

Belseba received a $496 second payment.

"GD has always been lifting recipients to greater heights unlike those who just note names and do not come back."

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over 8 years ago

Ogwenya received a $496 second payment.

"I used to do a lot of casual jobs but could not make ends meet but now i have a motorbike of my own i can even save for future use. Thanks to GD."

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over 8 years ago

Pamela received a $496 second payment.

"GD has no corruption but other NGOs you have to know someone to be considered for support."

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over 8 years ago

Ruth received a $496 second payment.

"GD gives us money directly to use as we plan but other NGOs pass through many hands and does not reach to the recipients."

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over 8 years ago

Yucabeth received a $496 second payment.

"I did not know i would ever be married officially but GD has made my dream come true. I also have livestock of my own. My life has improved thanks to GD."

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over 8 years ago

Judith enrolled.

"I have been able to take my children to school up to college level using cash that I have been getting from our farming business."

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over 8 years ago

Damaris enrolled.

"The biggest hardship that I face in my life is that my income is very low and I am stuck with my child at home as I have not been able to raise school fees for him to go to college."

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