"Receiving the transfer while at my son's home brought an unexpected surge of joy. I had gone visiting, celebrating the arrival of a new member in the family as my son's wife had just given birth. However, amidst this joyous occasion, unexpected news arrived like an unwelcome guest. My spouse conveyed the disheartening news that both our main house and the one designated for our children had been ravaged by the unrelenting forces of the wind. This unforeseen calamity disrupted all our plans, casting a shadow over what was supposed to be a moment of familial celebration. Suddenly, the immediate concern became fixing this pressing issue of our damaged homes."

"I intend to expand my vegetable-selling business by purchasing additional stock. While it may not be a massive investment, this business has been a reliable source of sustenance for my family. Increasing my stock will result in higher profits, ultimately providing me with the means to comfortably support my household and cover the educational expenses of my four children. In addition to improving my business, I also have plans to acquire some livestock, including chickens and goats, which I will raise. I believe that as these animals multiply, they will serve as a valuable resource for addressing any unforeseen financial challenges that may arise."

"I deeply appreciate GD for providing unconditional transfers. This support has enabled me to accomplish what once seemed impossible. I am particularly grateful for the opportunity to build a better home for myself. Being single, society often undermines and ridicules us, questioning our right to a decent dwelling because we lack a family. GD's transfer has empowered me to defy these stereotypes, and for that, I am truly thankful. This newfound sense of stability and dignity in my living conditions is a testament to the transformative impact of the transfer program."

"In the upcoming years, my primary focus will be on agricultural endeavors. With the advantage of owning a two-acre piece of land situated alongside a river, my aim is to enhance its productivity. I intend to invest in a generator, a crucial tool that will facilitate efficient water pumping and irrigation. This strategic move will allow me to cultivate both maize and beans, not just for sustenance but with a keen eye on commercial gains. By ensuring a steady supply of food for my family of five, I aspire to meet our daily nutritional needs. Moreover, the surplus harvest will serve a dual purpose: providing financial support for my children's education while contributing to the local market. This holistic approach not only secures our immediate needs but also paves the way for a brighter future for my family."

"My foremost aspiration is to work diligently to raise the necessary funds to send my children to school all the way to university. I never had the opportunity to pursue my own career, and I am deeply committed to ensuring that my children have the educational opportunities I didn't. Education is the key to a brighter future, and I believe it opens doors to countless possibilities. I'm willing to make sacrifices and put in the effort to provide them with the best educational opportunities I can afford, as it's a long-held dream that my children will achieve their full potential and fulfill their career aspirations."

"In the coming year, through the monthly transfers, my goal is to expand my livestock rearing business. I believe this will generate a steady income. Not only ensuring that I can consistently pay for my children's school fees but also provide their other basic needs more comfortably. Additionally, I intend to build a more spacious house for my family. Our current living space is quite small, and I want to provide my family with a more comfortable home. The financial stability these transfers have given us is a stepping stone toward achieving these dreams."

"I'll be using the savings from the transfers, which I anticipate will be around $45 to buy a goat. This goat will mark the beginning of my livestock rearing venture, aimed at generating additional income through selling livestock. I believe this will allow me to support my education. At the same time, I hope to alleviate some of the financial burdens my parents have been shouldering for far too long. I am determined to make the most of the opportunities that have come my way."

"The high cost of living has made our life difficult. We had about 30 goats in the year 2020 and lost 23 to floods. This affected our main source of income. Currently we have about 42 goats and 12 sheep. They have bred faster. We sell them to fund our children's education and buy essentials for our home. Due to the high cost of living, we're selling a lot of the stock making us worried of the future. We depend on goats mainly for living."

"We live in a dry place. The last time we had good rains was 3 years ago. It means we depend on fetching water from the nearest borehole, which is about 10 kilometers away. It's hard fetching enough water for domestic use. This has affected our ability to focus on other things such as farming. We spend a lot of time fetching water. Alternatively we hire a taxi motorcycle to fetch water. It's quite expensive, for one trip of water, that's 80 litres, it costs about $1.50. That's not enough for our household. Water shortage has made our lives difficult."

"I am a farmer, we depend on irrigation here in the village. Rain is so little. It's labour intensive and accessing farming tools and machines is a challenge. It's also expensive hiring them. A good example is a water pump, one needs to hire it. We pay upfront about $20 for a season of planting. This amount is just for the lease and fuel is also on you. The cost of fuel is high, hence making it hard sustaining a large farm. These are some of the challenges I face as a farmer."