"I am grappling with hypertension and other persistent old-age health issues that demand regular medical attention and check-ups. My ability to work has been compromised, and unfortunately, I lack a reliable source of assistance to offset these medical expenses. My reliance is solely on the transfers, as they provide the means for me to undergo necessary treatments and maintain a nourishing diet. At present, my primary focus revolves around these crucial aspects—ensuring my medical needs are met and sustaining a balanced diet—both made feasible through these transfers."

"In the past months, my transfers were solely covering food expenses, leaving me unable to afford to purchase livestock. After diligently saving for several months, I was able to acquire just one goat. However, a positive turn of events has occurred: I successfully cultivated my entire farm and reaped a fruitful harvest. With the matter of food security now addressed, I am now able to shift my financial focus towards alternative endeavors, particularly investing in livestock. Livestock are assets that I can readily manage and maintain, and they represent my primary income-generating opportunity, especially since I do not currently hold a job."

"At present, my primary focus is on my declining health, which has been worsened by the challenges of old age, leaving me frail and requiring frequent medical attention. Regrettably, I lack any form of assistance when it comes to covering my medical needs. As of now, I am dependent on the transfers to ensure I receive timely medical care and manage the associated expenses, all while striving to maintain a balanced and nourishing diet."

"Right now, my concern revolves around the state of my house, which is made of mud walls and the building poles are becoming weak by the day. This situation raises fears of potential collapse, which could leave me without a home if not addressed in time. While I aspire to construct an entirely new house, my financial capacity remains constrained due to a lack of external support. Furthermore, being advanced in age, my body cannot allow me to handle any type of work to fund a house construction activity. So, for now, my objective is to replace the four deteriorating building poles, each costing $2. The hope is that cash transfers could play a pivotal role in achieving this particular goal."

"In the coming few years, I aspire to own livestock, particularly cows and goats. In the past, I had livestock, but I had to sell them to cover my children's school fees as charcoal burning was becoming physically demanding. I am hopeful that future financial constraints will be fewer, allowing me to utilize the cash transfers to purchase at least two cows for plowing purposes. These cows will not only assist me in cultivating my land but could also be rented out to generate extra income."

"I have a future goal of acquiring a cow. This aspiration is driven by the understanding that such investment not only serves as a sign of the positive impact brought about by the cash transfers but also contributes to building wealth for my future. At present, I already own two goats that I obtained through previous transfers. I have a genuine affection for owning livestock because they offer assistance during times of necessity. For instance, I could opt to sell these animals to generate funds for covering the school fees of my five children. Am confident that owning livestock would lift a significant part of the burdens my husband and I go through to provide for our children through casual jobs."

"My goal for the upcoming years and beyond is to grow and extend my goat farming business by increasing the number of goats I have. This choice is based on observations I've made of my neighbors, especially those who raise goats and take advantage of busy times like December to sell their livestock. These people are succeeding in giving their families the finest possible lives. This realization has motivated me to work on expanding my own goat-farming business to enhance the future of my family as well."

"In my opinion, GD has truly excelled in providing unconditional transfers that empower us to allocate the transfer according to our unique priorities. Among the many positive aspects of this transfer, what struck me the most was witnessing children who had been forced to abandon their education due to financial constraints being able to resume their schooling. The restoration of their educational journey is a heartwarming testament to the impact and importance of these transfer."

"In my opinion, GD deserves credit for its perfect selection of highly competent field officers. These officers not only display exceptional friendliness but also provide attentive and efficient assistance. Moreover, their commitment to honesty is commendable, as the enrollment process was free and fair. However, I suggest consideration of an additional transfer. This would greatly assist families like mine, especially with ongoing needs such as school fees for my four children in primary school."

"Food scarcity is the challenge that I am currently facing in life. I do casual jobs together with my husband earning approximately $80 per month which caters for school fees and food. This is not enough to sustain the family for the whole month. Most of the time my family goes without food and this has caused my children to miss classes due to hunger."