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

Edward received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy 3 metal window and 3 doors, cement, and pay for labour to build an iron roofed house. I also plan to buy a cow for milk to be reminding me of GiveDirectly."

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almost 9 years ago

Jane received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly keeps promises while other NGOs don't keep promises."

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almost 9 years ago

Nancy received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to enlarge my house because it is small in size. I'm also planning to buy a cow with the remaining amount which I'll use in the near future."

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almost 9 years ago

Rosline received a $99 initial payment.

"I hope to pay school fees for my child. I also plan to build an iron roofed house for myself because am widowed and no one can build a house for me."

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almost 9 years ago

Mary received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now plough with my cow."

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almost 9 years ago

Lilian received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house for my family."

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almost 9 years ago

Monica received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives grants whilen other NGOs give loans."

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almost 9 years ago

Edward received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy timber for roofing and constructing the walls, and pay for labour to build an iron roofed house. I also plan to pay school fees for my son who is completing primary school by the end of this year."

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almost 9 years ago

Japheth received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to buy a pool table with the transfer for business purpose."

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almost 9 years ago

Fibi received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now live in a comfortable house which is very big."

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