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.

over 8 years ago

Judith received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly doesn't have middlemen while other NGOs have a lot of middlemen."

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over 8 years ago

Beatrice received a $99 initial payment.

"I will buy iron sheets and build a new home with the upcoming transfer payment."

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over 8 years ago

Everline received a $493 second payment.

"I have a big difference in my daily life since I am now more stable in my business; my children can now eat well-a adequate food and more balanced diet that has improved our health."

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over 8 years ago

Eunice received a $493 second payment.

"l am using solar to light my house so l no-long spend money to buy paraffin."

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over 8 years ago

Jacob received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am now living in my own home where I don't need to undergo constant arguments with my siblings on where to execute my development projects; I am now at liberty and autonomous to develop."

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over 8 years ago

Willis received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy a piece of land to construct my house."

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over 8 years ago

Shadrack received a $493 second payment.

"I've been yearning to have my own land for a long time but I can now see that am about to have one."

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over 8 years ago

Magret received a $493 second payment.

"GD gives nonrefundable transfer while other NGOs are giving refundable transfer."

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over 8 years ago

Mornica received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy building materials and construct a new house."

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over 8 years ago

Elida received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives grants while other NGOs give loans."

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