"Being a jobless mother of seven school-going children comes with vast responsibilities. Supporting their needs, more so food and education requires a lot of resources. My spouse who is a plumber earns $70 monthly and the amount is split to accommodate all the family needs, thus the biggest hardship we face."

"I have always wanted to pursue a course in Health Patient Attendance but due to lack of finances I have not had an opportunity. I successfully completed my secondary education and could not proceed with my education. Receiving this money is a big boost for me because I will use my transfers to pay for my school fees."

"I mostly face difficulties in the way I get food. Despite having a farm we do not produce enough food the year as we do not have money to buy fertilizer"

"Mud houses are costly to maintain in that they often need mud coating when worn out. Being an 82 year old who stays with 2 school going grandchildren, I do not have time nor the energy to bend in order to smear mud on the house floor and walls. Receiving this money will be a huge relieve –my plan is to put up a semi permanent timber made house which is less to maintain and as well devoid of dust which has affected my lungs for long. The new house will cost about $400 including a cemented floor."

"This money means that I will be able to build a house and buy some household items like a mattress which we don't have."

"I was so excited..The money gave me hope that in this life I will be able to sleep in a plastered, cemented house with iron sheets...So I'm so grateful."

"She was so excited and very grateful..She felt that she will now be able to end some of the biggest challenges that she have been facing in the past."

"The recipient purchased 10 bags of cement which she is using to improve and maintain her house...She also purchased other building materials such as wires,glasses.. Some of the money was used to purchase kitchen utensils such as buckets and she also bought mattress and some beddings.."

"The biggest difference is that in my household there is enough food for me and my children..We have enough and better beddings as well as clothes.."

"Not having enough food has always been a challenge, now i am able to feed my family without problems."