"My most significant aspiration is to acquire a water pump that will facilitate the irrigation of my crops. I currently reside near a river where I cultivate vegetables for sale. Oftentimes, I have to manually transport water, a laborious and time-consuming task. To achieve this goal, I've devised a plan to set aside a minimum of $10 from my monthly earnings, earmarking it for the purchase of the water pump and irrigation pipes. This investment will allow me to utilize a larger agricultural area, subsequently increasing my sales. I aspire to expand my crop variety by cultivating more vegetables and other crops along the riverbank and setting up an efficient irrigation system using the pipes. The water pump is priced at $30, and I am confident that with consistent dedication to saving a portion of my monthly income, I will be able to acquire it and streamline the irrigation process."

"My primary objective is to construct a spacious house that will provide a stable and secure shelter for my six children. This undertaking necessitates the acquisition of 16 iron sheets and the necessary building poles. Over the past four months, I have been gradually accumulating these materials, and I now have a total of five iron sheets. I am confident that achieving this goal will greatly benefit my children, as they will no longer have to worry about where to stay at night, allowing them to focus on their studies. Once I successfully complete the construction of this house, my next aspiration is to enroll in a driving school. This step will equip me with valuable driving skills. I have primarily relied on irregular, casual jobs like construction work for my livelihood, which are not always dependable. My ultimate aim is to acquire the necessary driving skills, which will significantly enhance my employment prospects as a driver. I am optimistic about raising the required fees for driving school, as I have the reliable support of the transfers to rely on. This support will enable me to work toward my dreams with determination and confidence."

"Right now, my focus is on building a new house. I usually spend my nights in the kitchen structure, which is already a very cramped space as most of it is occupied by the cooking area. Moreover, the structure is in a deteriorating condition, making it inconvenient for me to continue spending my nights there. In the past, building a new house was challenging because there was no source of funds for it. When the cash transfers came in, I saw it as an opportunity to build a new house. This is why I have been using part of the money to buy building materials like iron sheets and tree poles. My goal is to build a two-room house with mud walls and a tin roof, and I hope that the cash transfers will enable me to achieve this dream."

"Since I am advanced in age and can no longer take on strenuous jobs to provide for my family, my goal is to invest in livestock keeping. I am confident that by the time the transfers come to an end, I will have a substantial livestock holding. I can sell some of these animals to contribute towards the household needs and reduce our dependence on my son. My main focus is on goats to start with, and I may include other livestock as time goes by."

"In the coming year and beyond, my goal is to repair my house. It was built a long time ago, and as it's a mud-walled house, the wooden poles are beginning to weaken, and some of the walls are caving in. Ideally, I would have liked to replace each wall with bricks, but I lack the financial means to do so. Since I share the space with my two daughters-in-law, who are also cash transfer recipients, we have agreed to start contributing to the house's repair. To begin with, we plan to build a concrete skirting around it to strengthen the foundation. Later, when we are capable, we can start replacing the mud walls with brick walls."

"I have already acquired six goats through some of the previous cash transfers, and my goal is to continue increasing the herd. Besides the monthly cash transfers, raising livestock is the only source of income that helps me keep my six children in school by paying their school fees. I wish to be able to support all of them until they graduate from college, and I'm relying on the cash transfers to enable me to buy as many livestock as possible to achieve this goal."

"After the recent rains, which supported farming in my region after a long period of drought, my family was able to harvest enough food to last us until the end of this year. It was because of this that I was able to use the cash transfers to buy a mattress, as I had been sleeping on the floor using sacks as my bedding. By the end of this year, I hope to have bought a wooden bed to go with the mattress. After buying the bed, I would be happy if I could buy goats as they are a crucial form of investment in my family's future. After the cash transfers end, I can sell the animals to contribute towards my grandchildren's school fees and food."

"My son works in a small business buying and selling livestock at the marketplace, and he is the sole provider for the family, which includes his wife, six young children, and me. Until we recently harvested maize from our farm, it had always been a challenge for him to put daily meals on the table because his earnings were inconsistent. I would be pleased if I could actively contribute to the household's needs even after the cash transfers end and reduce the burden on him. However, since I am elderly and unable to take on strenuous jobs, my goal is to generate income through livestock keeping. I want to start raising goats now that there is enough food at home. Also, by the end of the year, I hope to have purchased a new bed and mattress for my new house, which I recently completed building and moved into."

"I received the final transfer at a crucial time when I needed to prepare my land for planting. Our livelihood depends on rainfall to cultivate and ensure the sustainable growth of our crops. To do this effectively, it had to be done promptly, so I hired labor worth $60 to till and later harrow an acre of land. I also invested $20 in purchasing farm inputs, including seeds and fertilizers, which were sufficient for the entire farm. Our primary source of income has been subsistence farming, and we would occasionally sell any surplus during good seasons. Livestock served as an alternative source of income when crop farming faced challenges. I allocated $180 to purchase three sacks of maize for food, enough for my current family of two, and to ensure sufficient food for my grandchildren, who frequently visit. I also spent $90 on clothes for myself and my spouse. The remaining $10 was saved for sourcing other household goods and addressing unexpected emergencies. This support has been instrumental in securing our agricultural activities and ensuring food security for our family."

"In the coming years, my upcoming endeavor will revolve around establishing a goat-rearing and poultry project. I have a strong conviction that this undertaking will effectively meet my financial needs. In the past, starting such a project was daunting due to financial limitations. However, with the assistance of my third transfer, I am determined to transform this dream into a concrete reality. Above all, I am deeply thankful for the significant strides I have already made."