"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is when the Maize Lethal Necrosis disease affected the area, this was a challenge since the maize dried up in the farm leading to poor maize yields hence no enough food for the family. "

"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is drought, this is the time when the pasture dry and therefore no enough feed for cattle hence low milk production."

"The achievement I am proudest of is when there is high maize yields and sell the maize to pay school fees for my children who are in secondary school and university and this makes me proud. "

"The biggest hardship i am faced with is living as a widow. The education of my children and building a good sleeping house is a big challenge to me."

"Receiving this money means i Will be able to start up a produce business in the near by centre."

"In the next six months,I will be a more happy person because my biggest burden will have been taken off my shoulders. I will be able to concentrate more on fending for my children which will then result into a more healthy family in general."

"The biggest hardship i face in life is lack of money for building better permanent ironroofed house."

"Receiving this money means to buy a plot of land for my children. This is because our area (busano) is so flooded and is difficult to get where to construct even a house."

"Receiving this money means to buy sewing machine for my daughter. My daughter shall be making clothes for people in my village and i get more money. Also some money will help me raise permanent ironroofed house. "

"I now want to pursue my college education because this will enable me to have a better future."