"My current objective is to construct a kitchen. This is because I also utilize my house as a store and a kitchen. By doing this, I will not have to stay outside the house until very late at night to wait for the smoke to clear before going to sleep, which is how it is now, and I won't be disturbed by smoke after cooking. In addition, I will prevent the iron sheet from absorbing soot, which detracts from the house's aesthetic appeal. The kitchen will also serve as a shelter for my goats which currently stay in the open area at night despite the heavy rains this season. To ensure they remain healthy, I will be sheltering them in the Kitchen."

"Currently, I live on my relative’s piece of land. This has seen my respect not put into consideration because I am being taken for granted as a squatter. For a while, I have not lived in peace because being looked down upon is a mockery. I had no alternative but to endure the situation due to poverty. Upon getting the recent transfer, I opted to use 88% of the transfer in food crop production because the rains were promising. Since I have a plot but I lacked the resources of building a house, the aim is once I harvest, I will use the next transfers in building a house on my plot. I plan to commit the whole transfer amount from July to the construction so that I move to my place."

"Looking ahead, my primary objective for the upcoming year is to utilize my monthly stipend to acquire a significant number of livestock. Our farms are flourishing with various crops, such as maize, cassava, green grams, and beans. Once we successfully harvest these crops, my focus will shift towards investing my monthly transfers in purchasing additional goats. My intention is to gradually accumulate a herd of goats, which I can later sell to acquire bulls. These bulls will play a crucial role in preparing my farm for the planting season. Moreover, owning bulls will significantly reduce the expenses incurred whenever I need to prepare my land for cultivation."

"Looking ahead, my aspiration for the coming year is to gather the necessary funds and acquire the materials needed to construct a sturdy and impressive two-room house. By achieving this, I will put an end to the challenging period of being the subject of ridicule in the village due to my lack of personal accommodation. In addition to building the house, I also have a desire to invest in purchasing livestock, which serves as a convenient means of saving for the future."

"Looking ahead, my objective for the upcoming year is to make substantial investments in acquiring livestock. With the anticipation of a bountiful harvest in the coming months, I will have an abundance of food, allowing me to allocate funds towards purchasing livestock. The surplus from the harvest will provide me with the financial means to save towards this endeavor. In addition to investing in livestock, I have plans to purchase new sets of clothing. Currently, I rely on only two worn-out and unappealing outfits. Therefore, it is essential for me to allocate resources towards acquiring new clothes that are presentable and in good condition."

"Looking ahead, my objective for the upcoming year is to prioritize receiving medical care at the hospital and regain my former self, capable of working on the farm without encountering any challenges. By achieving this, I will be able to contribute through small tasks, assisting my daughter-in-law who is currently grappling with the daily necessities like food. I am immensely thankful to the organization since their transfers are aiding me in managing the health-related obstacles I am presently experiencing during these financially challenging times."

"I was once an agent of D-light company but because I did not have a smart phone, I was retrenched. This has rendered me jobless and idle at home. Since I have a family of 5, I find it a challenge to take care of them, and meeting our very basic needs has not been easy. My focus now has been on agroforestry but since I do not have customers, the seedlings have overgrown and this means a loss to me. The feeling of being jobless as a parent pains me most and I consider this as my biggest challenge."

"As a widow, life has never been easy for me because I am aged (88 years) and this means I am no longer energetic to take up a task. In addition, my children stay away from home something that has compelled me to live alone. They normally come to check on me once a month. The stress of doing all the household chores by myself has robbed away my joy and has made me more vulnerable to many risks. Taking up all the tasks tends to be tough and hence, the lack of support is what I consider to be my biggest challenge."

"My husband is a retired civil servant and his pension is usually $50 every month. This income can not sustain all our needs and I mostly depend on my children who are working. Although they have decent jobs, it's very unfortunate that their support is very minimal since they have their families to take care of. This has affected our livelihood and I am always in stress if I lack food at home. In addition, my husband is on medication because he is hypertensive and this has pushed me into a very stressful life. Hence, I consider financial instability as my biggest challenge."

"As I said I do not have a house. I live with my mother in-law. I was married and did not get a house when I got to my marital home. My husband does not have a job and I am the primary breadwinner of my household. I would like to have a house of my own for myself, my husband and my children. I am buying the required materials slowly even as I aim to achieve this goal. My plan is continue buying the necessary material as I have been doing previously to ensure they become sufficient to start construction."