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

Jane received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to start a business. (Selling second-hand clothes)"

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over 8 years ago

Fhiona received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a house and start a business with the upcoming lumpsum transfer."

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over 8 years ago

Lilian received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly doesn't ask for any payment as other organizations that offer help in terms of loan which have to be paid back."

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over 8 years ago

Caroline received a $99 initial payment.

"I hope to complete the chicken house and buy chicken for rearing, and their feeds."

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over 8 years ago

Seline received a $493 second payment.

"GD is more candid about their transfers than other Ngos. It promises and acts per its promise with regard to the transfers."

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over 8 years ago

Jackline received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to off-set part of the medical bills that accumulated following a neck surgery that I had."

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over 8 years ago

Pamela received a $493 second payment.

"I managed to keep my child in school the whole of the term in courtesy of GD. This has improved his school performance and equally made me happy and proud as a mother the biggest difference in our daily lives."

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over 8 years ago

Alice received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have ease in buying food for my family since I have good income from my business."

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over 8 years ago

Jane received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives a lot of help while other NGOs give very little help."

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over 8 years ago

Jared received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend the transfer to pay bride price."

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