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

Isaiah received a $493 second payment.

"GD deals with us directly when it comes to issues regarding transfers while Other Ngos connect to us through village elders and chiefs that mislead them."

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over 8 years ago

Eunice received a $493 second payment.

"My life has really changed because l did not have a place to put a home but now l am proud l have my own land."

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over 8 years ago

Lilian received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to pay for a piece of land to settle on."

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over 8 years ago

George received a $493 second payment.

"GD sends us transfers directly and intact while other Ngos donate to us through other people who slash our items along the way before they reach us."

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over 8 years ago

Helen received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to pay school fees for my 2 children in secondary school."

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over 8 years ago

Ambrose 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

Jacqueline received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly isn't corrupt while other NGOs are very corrupt."

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over 8 years ago

Rose received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to start a business and also repair my house."

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over 8 years ago

James 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

Maurine received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to start a business of selling sardines to Nairobi. "

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