"I have a goal to purchase two cows that can assist me with various farming activities. These cows will not only be valuable for plowing tasks, but I also plan to generate additional income by renting them out to others in need. Owning these cows will provide me with a means to enhance my farming productivity and potentially expand my income streams. I recognize the potential benefits that these cows can bring to my agricultural endeavors, and I am eager to work towards acquiring them to fulfill my goal. I trust that the cash transfers will make this dream a reality for me."

"I face an immense challenge of sickness that strikes my home, and the weight of it bears heavily on my shoulders. It is difficult, especially times when crops have not yielded forexample rish potatoes being far ready for harvest. This unfortunate circumstance poses as a great obstacle, as it makes it exceedingly hard to consider taking my loved ones to the hospital for the care they need."

"So far, the transfer has helped me boost my business of supplying meat in the village, from which I have been earning a good living, unlike previously. I've been able to meet my household's basic needs with ease thanks to the business, and my children are also in school. My goal for the coming year and beyond is to ensure that my children receive the best education possible and that their education is not disrupted due to a failure to pay their fees on time. I have three children in primary school and one in a technical college studying tailoring. I intend to purchase a sewing machine for her, which will cost around $130 so she can open her own tailoring shop after she graduates college. By doing so, she will be able to support herself."

"I spent a lot of money on buying land for cultivating especially for subsistence crops that should help me to feed my family and eradicate hunger in my family. I used it also to improve my house so that will help us to live in a house with a hygiene and sanitation"

"By the course of next year, my son in grade 12 will have completed his secondary education and thus eased my financial burden. Therefore i plan on venturing into livestock trading by using the profits from the bread business that my son runs. Previously, I had loaned my son $200 to support this business, and now I am hopeful that he will refund me since I need the same amount as capital for the livestock trading business. From the profits of this business, I will enroll my son in college to pursue a course of his choice"

"The current heavy rains present both a blessing and a curse to me. After a prolonged period, I am finally filled with optimism as the unending rain promises a bumper harvest. However, the downside is that the rain is gradually eroding the mud walls of my house, weakening the poles and creating substantial openings that allow cold air and water to enter. To ensure my safety and prevent the collapse of my house due to the rain's impact, I aim to acquire two bags of cement. By utilizing them to repair and enhance the condition of my dwelling, I can establish a sense of security and eliminate the threat posed by the rain."

"I hope and pray for the rains to persist, resulting in a bountiful harvest. This would enable me to utilize my monthly stipends for purchasing building materials to construct a new house. Currently, my two-roomed house is insufficient in size to accommodate all the members of my family. Alongside my husband, I live with two children and five grandchildren. The limited space is inadequate for accommodating all of us, as well as our utensils and other household belongings. Constructing a new house will provide us with more room and space, allowing our large family to live comfortably and freely together."

"My goal for this year and the future is to save sufficient funds from my subsequent transfers. I intend to utilize these savings to cover the school fees for my two children. Although my youngest child finished her secondary education last year, financial constraints prevent me from immediately supporting her college enrollment. Witnessing my children pursue their desired career paths brings me immense satisfaction, and I aim to strive towards that by utilizing the resources obtained from these transfers."

"Mu myaka iri imbere ndifuza kuba narateye imbere nishoboye nkabasha kurihira amashuri abana banjye; ikindi nifuza ko nazaba ndi umuhinzi ukomeye w'ikawa, amatungo yanjye yarakuze yarorotse, kandi ndi n'umuhinzi ukomeye."

"We are planing to construct a house since the one we are currently living in is falling apart. We have a floor that needs to be reconstructed. This will ensure we have a safe place to live in together with my family. Having a better house has been my dream and at this point I feel its coming to pass. We are also hopeful that we still manage paying school fees for our children. This has also been a struggle but with the transfers we have being able to meet the school requirements. In addition to all this, I will add about Five goats to help us generate income. Keeping them in large scale."