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

Evaline received a $496 second payment.

"GD sends the money direct unlike others who send money via different people and end up taking part of it."

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over 8 years ago

Charles received a $496 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is that I have now bought the things I did not have like cattle and furniture."

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over 8 years ago

Boaz received a $496 second payment.

"So many NGOs are using authorities to reach the community while GD is reaching the community directly."

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over 8 years ago

Grace received a $496 second payment.

"GD sends transfers which one can use for many needs unlike other NGOs who focus on specific problems like school fees which do not benefit everyone in the community."

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over 8 years ago

James received a $496 second payment.

"I have been able to build a bigger house which is spacious enough for my family and our belongings. Previously some of my belongings used to be left outside."

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over 8 years ago

Lencer received a $496 second payment.

"GiveDirectly is determined to build the living standards of the poor, unlike other NGOs that come to do business."

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over 8 years ago

Shem received a $496 second payment.

"GD delivers promises made to recipients in full unlike other NGOs that deliver partly or never fulfill their promises."

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over 8 years ago

Monica received a $496 second payment.

"GD has always been on time to help its recipients unlike others who choose not to come."

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over 8 years ago

Dorine received a $496 second payment.

"My life has really because l am eating well being that my business is now doing well."

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over 8 years ago

Pamela received a $496 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is that I now have furniture, keeping a cow and have food to eat."

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