"I have been allergic for the past 5 years. It causes my body to be painful and swollen. This affects my ability to work. It means I depend on my children for support and husband. It's a on and off illness, hence I have endured it for long. Due to our financial constraints, I have been forced to postpone my medical examination. I am required to visit a referral hospital. I don't know how much it will cost, but even so I don't have the transportation cost. I'd need at least $10 for transport. This has affected my ability to provide for my family and also have a healthy life."

"Given my age, I am looking ahead to a time when I won't be able to engage in typical casual labor. To ensure my financial security in the face of potential challenges, I am determined to keep investing in livestock. I presently have six goats, all of which I acquired through the transfers. I intend to raise them and take advantage of their breeding to sell offspring, generating income that I can then reinvest in other profitable ventures, such as starting a second-hand clothing business. Owning these goats also provides me with a safety net for managing my financial responsibilities, even when obtaining casual employment becomes increasingly difficult. Whether it's to cover unforeseen expenses or ensure a steady income stream, these goats serve as a valuable asset that I can readily turn to in times of need."

"My primary goals revolve around acquiring livestock, particularly goats, and purchasing a new wooden bed for improved sleep. Sleeping on old and uncomfortable bedding has been my challenge. However, with the recent successful harvest, I'm no longer burdened by the constant expense of buying food. As a result, I'm now determined to purchase the bed. I've already begun saving money and have successfully purchased a new mattress, which assures me that fulfilling this need won't pose a significant challenge. Additionally, my focus is on expanding my livestock ownership, particularly goats, as they are valuable assets that can meet various needs. Currently, I only have one goat, but my aspiration is to buy more, rear them, and let them multiply. Goats serve as a source of wealth, particularly for individuals like me who lack formal employment and primarily engage in subsistence farming."

"I plan to look after my cows, and after they have multiplied, I will sell them off and acquire some reasonable piece of land in a safe place where I will settle with my family."

"I plan to build a business house on my land which I bought out of my transfer."

"I hope to do something of substance with my transfer, I want to buy land or 3 cattle by the end of the year."

"In the next year, I have a hopeful vision of expanding into extensive goat rearing to secure a better future for my family of four. My goal is to raise 50 goats, an investment that will require $3,000 as capital. I believe that with this endeavor, we can not only provide milk for our family but also potentially generate income by selling surplus milk and other goat-related products. To make this dream a reality, I have devised a strategic plan. I intend to maximize the potential of our farmland by cultivating and selling crops like maize. The proceeds from the maize sales will be used to cover the initial costs of goat rearing and ensure its success. This new chapter in our lives represents an opportunity for financial stability and a source of nourishment for my family. I am excited about the journey ahead, and I am committed to working diligently to turn this vision into a thriving reality"

"Recently, life has become very difficult because of the high cost of living. This has made my life hard since it is difficult to afford basic needs such as food. I go through a lot of stress especially when I'm unable to purchase food for my family."

"Prolonged droughts and lack of sustainable work is the aspect that makes my life harder recently. This has led to a lack of money for me which makes it very challenging. I have my daughter who is taking a nursing course and needs about 1000 dollars yearly for fees and because of the challenge I'm facing, I feel so stressed."

"My biggest challenge currently is a lack of sustainable work and money for basic needs. I solely depend on charcoal burning to look for money which is not enough. In addition to this, my mother is not feeling well and I need to send her money occasionally which I don't have. This stresses me so much."