"I bought metal tiles for the roof of my house because I had planned to remove the old tiles with the new ones."

"I bought a machine for sewing clothes , I am planning to start a business of making clothes in my neighborhood especially made in rwanda clothes."

"Upon receiving the second transfer, I used it to boost my business by expanding its structure. I have an eatery business but the structure I was in,was very small in that our customers used to eat from outside in an open-air space. The structure was just enough for cooking and storage. This posed a challenge to the business as we were getting fewer customers during the rainy season. So we used $ 350 of the transfer to buy iron sheets and pay for labour services to expand the structure. We as well replaced the seats with decent ones using $ 50 since the previous ones were very old and outdated. I am glad that the renovation has attracted more customers. Finally, I spent the remaining amount on food to ensure that we have enough for my family's consumption. "

"The financial program will not be here in the long –run. Even after it ends, I want to have something that could easily raise funds to cover my medication needs and food. To accomplish this, I wish to own more goats than the four that I previously obtained through cash transfers. I believe that if I acquire more goats, they will increase my sources of wealth."

"Towards the end of the year, I wish to have bought four more goats through financial aid. Thanks to previous cash transfers, I acquired one goat. Owning more goats will certainly increase my sources of income, which I could trade in the future to raise money for my family’s basic needs like food. More so, this will reduce my dependence on my son even after the cash transfers come to an end."

"I wish to increase my goats from 10 to 20 by the end of the year. However, am afraid that this may not happen considering the financial obligations on my shoulders now that my husband is still hospitalized. Since he fell ill, I have had no support in providing for my family, which has prompted me to rely on charcoal burning. Honestly, what I make from this practice hardly puts daily meals on the table. This is why I want to accumulate wealth through goat keeping as I could easily sell them to make money.  "

"There are many things that I wish to accomplish in my life. However, of relevance at this time is owning goats. According to me, rearing goats is the best way I can contribute to the needs of the family, eventually reducing the weight carried by my son. This is because, as the goats multiply, I could sell them to generate money to cover some of the household's costs. By the end of the year, I wish to have bought four goats. After that, I want to buy a more decent bed and a mattress in place of the sisal-twined one that I have used for a long time. I need to upgrade my sleeping space and enjoy more comfortable night sleeps than the ones am experiencing right now."

"I can say the second transfer came at the time I needed it most. I had a child who was yet to join form one for his secondary education. The cost of school uniforms, other requirements plus the school fee were huge since he was a new admission. I was depressed not knowing where to get the money. I had tried requesting support from my family but none was willing to help me. My husband died in the year 2016, leaving me with the full responsibility for raising him. I own a small grocery business whose income was too low to save me at that moment. I was delighted to receive the money. I used $200 to pay the fee and $150 to cater for the other requirements. In addition, I spent $70 to buy two goats for rearing and used the remaining amount on food."

"The biggest difference in my life since I started receiving the money is that I am happy we are living in our own house. I do not worry anymore about being thrown out anytime. I am also glad that I am free to do any investment in the land since it is mine"

"In the coming year, in addition to providing for my family's basic needs and covering my children's school fees, I plan to use some of my monthly transfers to purchase and raise livestock. My current source of income is limited, and I believe that diversifying my income streams through livestock farming will be beneficial. By selling these animals at a good price in the market, I anticipate that I will earn significant profits. Moreover, the current weather conditions are favorable for livestock farming, and this will enable me to establish and expand my livestock selling business."