GiveDirectly: Send money directly to the extreme poor

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.

9 years ago

Lilian enrolled.

"I never had a house before, but now I have one."

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9 years ago

Nancy enrolled.

"I've been ailing over the last several months, but I'm now fully recovered."

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9 years ago

Lilian enrolled.

"My spouse and I are currently jobless."

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