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

Cathorina received a $497 second payment.

"Give directly is different from many NGOs because they give people money and you do what you want to do with the money while other NGOs does not do that."

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almost 9 years ago

Penina received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to repair my house, pay school fees and buy a cow."

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almost 9 years ago

Goreti received a $497 second payment.

"I see no difference between GD and other NGOs such as World Vision."

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almost 9 years ago

Daniel received a $497 second payment.

"Give Directly is much more different from other NGOs because one is allowed to prioritize his or her need while other NGOs you where restricted on what you do with the money."

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almost 9 years ago

Quinter received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to enlarge the business and enroll my child in school."

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almost 9 years ago

Grace received a $497 second payment.

"GD keeps its promise in churning out the transfers and it focuses on the poor. Other Ngos like Aphia Nyanza do not act according to their promise in eradicating poverty."

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almost 9 years ago

Caroline received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend it on extending my house, cementing it and buying chairs ."

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almost 9 years ago

Grace received a $497 second payment.

"GD gives unconditional cash to solve our own identified needs compared to other NGOs who are corrupt and do not give visible support."

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almost 9 years ago

Fredrick received a $497 second payment.

"I used to stay in my brother's house and now I have my own house with my personal privacy and authority."

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almost 9 years ago

Elijah received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build my own home and pay dowry ."

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