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 9 years ago

Mary received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to cement the floor of my house because at the moment its earth. I'm also planning to furnish my house with the remaining portion."

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almost 9 years ago

Solomon received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to enlarge my house because my current house is too small. I'm also planning to invest the rest in livestock."

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almost 9 years ago

Wuinter received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build a new iron roofed house because my current house is small in size. I'm also planning to invest the rest in livestock."

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almost 9 years ago

Joseph received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to buy some two oxen for farming activities. I'm also planning to build a larger house because my current house is too small."

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almost 9 years ago

Sarah received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to enlarge my house because the current one is small. I'm also planning to cement both walls and floor of my house."

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almost 9 years ago

Betha received a $496 second payment.

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

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almost 9 years ago

Odhiambo received a $496 second payment.

"GiveDirectly other NGOs"

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almost 9 years ago

Hairine enrolled.

"The biggest hardship that I face in my life is that I am a widow and supporting my family's needs is a challenge as I don't have anyone to support me."

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almost 9 years ago

Peninah enrolled.

"The achievement that I am proudest of is that I have been an active member of our village lending and saving scheme and I managed to secure some loan that I spent on buying cement which was used in plastering the walls and floor of my house."

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almost 9 years ago

Wycliffe enrolled.

"The biggest hardship that we have faced in life is that we don't have a reliable source of income which we can use to pay school fees for our children."

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