"I had a small business years back that generated me some income which I used to buy sheep of which I still have.I feel proud having them around because they will help me in future. "

"The proudest achievement have had is building an ironed roofed house.We were living in a grass thatched house before,but through the small casual jobs,we managed to keep the savings that we used in building this our house." (Occupation: Small business)

"My biggest hardship I currently face is lack of food for my children.I used to do a small business of selling firewood but for months have been sick and fending food for my family has been so difficult." (Occupation: Small business)

"The biggest hardship I currently have is not getting enough income to be able to meet most of the important needs of the family." (Occupation: Small business)

"My proudest achievement is taking my son to secondary school. Through our small business of selling rosted groundnuts we've been able to pay for his form one fees and is joining form two next year." (Occupation: Small business)

"I plan to pay school fees for my children who are all in primary school when I receive my transfers and also use part of it to start a small business selling second hand clothes within the village" (Occupation: Small business)

"Firstly, we intend to use part of the transfer to build a bigger house with four rooms, on our piece of land, so that we have our own home. Secondly, we plan to use another part of the transfer to buy a cow, that would provide us with milk for family use. Lastly, we plan to use the remaining amount to start grain-selling business, for family income."

"Our first plan is to use part of the transfer to build a bigger house with three rooms. Secondly, we intend to use another part of the transfer to pay school fees for our children, one of whom is to join form four, and another one, whom we expect to join form one next year. Lastly, we plan to use the remaining amount to start a grain-selling business."

"I spent my second transfer to start a retail shop because this business will keep my money growing and I will have a continuous income even after GD has stopped supporting me"

"The achievement we are very proud of is, having bought utensils and a cow, with savings from my small business, that I used to do."