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

Karen received a $493 second payment.

"I managed to clear school fee so my child goes to school without breaking for school fee. The boat I repaired will also be helping me in paying next years school fee."

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over 8 years ago

Judith received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to move to my own compound and build a house."

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over 8 years ago

Rose received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to replace my roof and plaster my house with my upcoming lump-sum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Caren received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly helps the whole household while other NGOs help only children."

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over 8 years ago

Helidah received a $493 second payment.

"Other NGOs sometimes take too long to initiate anything to the community members or forgets about them, while GD sent transfers to those they enrolled at the time they were told this would happen."

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over 8 years ago

Jane received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to pay secondary school fees for my child to resume learning and to farm with my upcoming lump-sum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Hellen received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives grants while other NGOs give material things."

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over 8 years ago

Filister received a $493 second payment.

"Other organizations only give us loans, unlike GiveDirectly that gives us cash without being paid back."

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over 8 years ago

Tom received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my son is going through some serious training and he's soon being independent."

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over 8 years ago

Joseph received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to tile my house and buy livestock with my upcoming lump-sum payment."

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