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

Millicent received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build the house."

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almost 9 years ago

Carolyne received a $495 second payment.

"GiveDirectly doesn't have middlemen while other NGOs have a lot of middlemen."

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almost 9 years ago

Charles received a $495 second payment.

"l have manage to pay dowry to my wife am very great-full."

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almost 9 years ago

Christine received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build the house."

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almost 9 years ago

Susan received a $495 second payment.

"While other NGOs involve other entities or persons to deliver the help intended for the poor in the community, GD sends direct transfers to the recipients and thus prevent discrimination of those to be helped."

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almost 9 years ago

Emmaculate received a $495 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my husband know my home place because he took dowry."

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almost 9 years ago

Clare received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy chairs, a cupboard and pay college fees."

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almost 9 years ago

Ester received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build a new iron roofed house because the one I have at the moment is small in size. I'm also planning to save the rest for my daughter who is currenlty in class eight."

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almost 9 years ago

Grace received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a new house."

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almost 9 years ago

Judith received a $99 initial payment.

"I will build an iron-roofed house and clear school fees balance for my child using the upcoming lumpsum payment."

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