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

Caren received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my child is able to stay in school due to the fees I paid."

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almost 9 years ago

Mary received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my children are in school because of the fees I paid."

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almost 9 years ago

John received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a spacious house now with windows."

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almost 9 years ago

Mikal received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my children are able to sleep in my home without going outside."

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almost 9 years ago

Pamela received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives unconditional money while other NGOs give material things."

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almost 9 years ago

Jane received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly is corruption free while other NGOs are full of corruption."

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almost 9 years ago

Moses received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly deals with the whole household while other NGOs deal with only children."

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almost 9 years ago

Jackline received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a good income from my motorcycle business unlike bicycle business."

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almost 9 years ago

Benter received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives money while other NGOs give material things."

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almost 9 years ago

Caroline received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a cow that am soon milking."

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