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

Caroline received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly helps individuals while other NGOs help community."

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almost 9 years ago

Milicent received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives grants while other NGOsgive loans."

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almost 9 years ago

Josphine received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have money to buy food."

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almost 9 years ago

Christina received a $493 second payment.

"There is a difference in that GD sends cash directly to me and I'm able to spend according to my wishes, while the other NGOs don't offer money."

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almost 9 years ago

Elidah received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly deals with adults while other NGOs deals with children."

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almost 9 years ago

Mary received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my child was able to join secondary school with ease."

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almost 9 years ago

Afline received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that we used to sleep on a mat but now we sleep on a mattress. Most importantly I'm at the verge of having my dowry paid, a life event that my husband couldn't previously afford."

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almost 9 years ago

Sipora received a $493 second payment.

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

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almost 9 years ago

Jane received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I used to live together with my children in a crowded house, but now I own a big house. My daughter was idling at home due to fee arrears but now she is in school."

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almost 9 years ago

Aska received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I used to be a casual on people's farms but currently I'm able to access food without breaking a sweat."

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