"In the coming year and beyond, my greatest hope is to ensure that my children receive the best education possible. I believe that education is the key to their future, allowing them to become responsible and independent members of society. I plan to use every opportunity to support their learning, whether it's through paying school fees on time, providing them with the necessary school supplies, or encouraging them to work hard in their studies. My dream is to see them grow into confident adults who can stand on their own and contribute positively to the world. As a parent, nothing would make me prouder than knowing that I gave them the foundation they needed to build a successful life."

"In the upcoming year, my primary goal is to launch a grocery store to generate a stable income and support my family. I intend to gradually save part of the money I receive, setting aside a small amount each month until I have accumulated enough to purchase the initial inventory and establish the store. I understand it will not be easy, but I believe I can achieve this dream with patience and determination. Starting small, I aim to offer fresh vegetables, fruits, and essential household items to my community, meeting their needs while also establishing a dependable source of income for myself."

"In the next year, my main goal is to start food crop farming to ensure that my family has enough to eat without constantly worrying about where our next meal will come from. I plan to save a portion of the monthly transfers I receive, setting aside just enough each time to buy seeds, tools, and other essentials for farming. With careful saving, I aim to prepare a small piece of land where I can grow a variety of crops that will feed my family. By the end of the year, I hope to have a thriving farm that provides us with food, so we no longer have to strain or depend on others. This farming journey will not only nourish my family but also give us a sense of security and independence for the future."

"My main goal for the coming year is to invest in more goats. Currently, I own three goats, but I aim to expand my herd to secure a stable future for my family. Each month, I plan to allocate a portion of my transfer to gradually purchase additional goats. As my herd grows, so will my sense of security, as I'll have something reliable to depend on even after this program ends. These goats serve as a safety net that will help me meet my family's needs, provide education for my children, and set a stronger foundation for the future."

"I used to live in a very small, dilapidated house with a leaking roof. This made the house uninhabitable whenever it rained, causing a lot of stress. I also live with my elderly parent and taking care of her has been challenging because she doesn't have a good shelter either. I was worried about her health during the rains and extreme cold weather. When I received the transfer, my priority was to improve our living conditions by building new houses for both of us. I purchased enough building materials, including iron sheets, nails, and building poles, and I am now in the process of building the houses. I am grateful because building these houses would have been impossible for me to do on my own. I am also happy that my elderly parent will soon have a nice shelter, which is important for her health. Building these houses is so far the biggest difference in my daily life, as it would have taken me years to save up for them."

"As a widow, my children have been my primary source of support. It breaks my heart to know that they struggle to support their families while still providing for me. Due to my advanced age, I have developed a number of illnesses that have made it more difficult for me to find work.  Lack of funds has been a barrier to my long-standing desire to launch a home business that would enable me to support my basic necessities. The inability to support myself financially without relying on my kids is therefore what is currently making my life more difficult."

"Family responsibilities are mostly meant for men, but for me, it is the reverse. My husband is aged and cannot work anymore. It is over five years now since he stopped working and relied on me, plus four children. I do casual jobs in the village, such as washing clothes and any other job that comes my way. I make almost $60 per month which caters to food and school fees for the children. The money is not enough; thus, one of my children dropped out of school due to a lack of school fees. He was to join Form One this year, but he never joined. The other three children have missed school for one week now due to a school fee balance of $300. Lack of a reliable job is the challenge I am facing in life."

"I am facing challenges in raising my 11 children as I am currently unemployed. My biggest source of stress is the payment of school fees for my children. I earn less than 400 shillings daily from my charcoal-burning business. This has led to my children being sent home three times this term due to an outstanding fee balance of 17000 shillings. My family only eats two meals a day. I am struggling and considering starting a different business, but I am unsure of where to get the capital. Life is very stressful for me right now."

"Lack of a reliable source of income is the challenge I am facing in life. My husband and I do casual jobs making approximately $50 per month which caters to food and school fees for the children. It can take even a month without accessing any job. This has made me unable to build a spacious house for the family and also provide food for the family daily. The family takes one meal per day and sometimes they can stay without food for almost two days. A week ago my two children failed to attend classes due to hunger."

"The challenge that I am currently facing is food insecurity. My spouse is a driver for a private company that does construction work. He earns a Salary of $115 which is shared between my cowife's family and mine. As a results meeting all the basic needs for a household of 7 members is an uphill task. Due to this, it is difficult to get 3 meals in a day. Infact in a week we can have one per day although. Sometimes, there are days that my kids go to school without eating which is heart breaking and painful. It is a situation that makes me feel ashamed when my sons and daughters go through this. Besides, their education performance has started coming down which is stressful and alarming."