"Receiving this money means a lot to me because I will be self reliant. I will do my business to care for my family" (Country: Kenya)

"Hiring a boat for fishing is always tiresome." (Country: Kenya)

"When I was told that I would be a recipient of this money I was so excited because it would be the first time ever for me to receive an aid from any NGO despite all the shortfalls that I have. " (Country: Kenya)

"It's going to enable my husband pay my dowry, pay school fees for my children, build a house at home and start a small business." (Country: Kenya)

"Bringing up my children single handedly since I separated with my husband has been the biggest challenge for me." (Country: Kenya)

"I'm happy to be among the people receiving this money because it is going to bring a big change in my life." (Country: Kenya)

"Managing to provide for daily upkeep for my family has been my major hardship. My husband and I earn very little from the small businesses that we run and we strain so much providing all the meals for our family." (Country: Kenya)

"I was expecting a baby, but unfortunately got so sick and developed completions. I lost the baby upon delivery, this still torment me to date. " (Country: Kenya)

"I was so excited when I was told that I would be a recipient of this money because it will give me an opportunity to change my life from my current state. " (Country: Kenya)

"I recently lost my husband, not long ago and he was the bread winner. I'm therefore facing hardship providing food for my family. " (Country: Kenya)