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

Phoebe received a $493 second payment.

"GD gives cash direct to recipients while other NGOs gives cash through other people."

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over 8 years ago

Margret received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly transparently gives the cash directly to the recipients, unlike other organizations that pass their helps through the local authorities who then take everything for themselves."

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over 8 years ago

Julita received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to repair my house and buy a cow with the upcoming lumpsum transfer payment."

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over 8 years ago

Mercy received a $493 second payment.

"Other Ngos are never predictable with their donations since sometimes they are never forthcoming while GD is promising for donations that reach us in time."

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over 8 years ago

Judith received a $493 second payment.

"My life has improved because I have moved from rental house to my own compound, this makes me so independent."

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over 8 years ago

Aska received a $493 second payment.

"I have always longed for a house but now I have the hopes of soon building because I have building materials ready."

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over 8 years ago

Eunice received a $493 second payment.

"GD gives out money directly and we don't need to be coerced how to spend it while other Ngos give us material gifts including what we already have and through the hands of other people who also stole them."

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over 8 years ago

John received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to complete payment of school fees and also buy a cow."

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over 8 years ago

George received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to construct a new house as the current one is too small."

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over 8 years ago

Alice received a $99 initial payment.

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

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