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

Emilly received a $495 second payment.

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

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almost 9 years ago

Rose received a $495 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am soon having a big good house."

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almost 9 years ago

Yunita received a $495 second payment.

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

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almost 9 years ago

Emerencia received a $495 second payment.

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

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almost 9 years ago

Alice received a $495 second payment.

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

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almost 9 years ago

Mary 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

David received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to cement both walls and floor of my house because at the moment it is earth and requires frequent repairs. Apart from that, I'm planning to buy some nice chairs."

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almost 9 years ago

Agnes received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to pay school fee to my son who is joining collage this year. I'm also planning to replace my current roof with new iron sheets because it is too old and leaking."

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almost 9 years ago

Evaline received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build a new house because my current house is in bad condition. I'm also planning to settle some fee arrears for my son in high school."

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almost 9 years ago

Samson received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to pay school fees for my daughter in secondary school. i also plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails and extend my house to make it more spacious."

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