"Over the past two years, the transfers I receive have played a vital role in nurturing and expanding my chicken project. Monthly, I allocate $15 of these transfers towards purchasing chicken feeds, a crucial investment that has enabled the growth and sustainability of my poultry venture. Starting from a modest stock of chickens, I now boast a flock nearing 100 birds, which I promptly sell once they reach maturity, generating a reliable source of income. Additionally, these transfers have been instrumental in alleviating my college fee debt. Despite completing my college education in August of last year, I have been unable to collect my certificate due to outstanding fees. Initially burdened with a $104 debt, I have managed to reduce it to $70 with the assistance of the transfers. On occasion, I allocate $10 of the transfers towards chipping away at this debt, inching closer to its full settlement. Once I have my college certificate, I will better my chances of securing official employment and improving my income. Furthermore, the transfers serve as a vital lifeline in meeting my personal needs, particularly in bridging the gap created by my current financial instability. As I continue to rely on sporadic electrical jobs for income, these transfers provide a necessary cushion, ensuring my basic needs are met while I work towards achieving greater financial stability."

"I am planning to start my own poultry farm. Currently, I have six big chickens and nine small chicks. I am diligently saving enough to buy more chickens and afford their feed easily. When they multiply, I will be able to sell them and eventually invest in goats. This endeavor will lead to a better life and improve my living standards."

"Since last year, I have been participating in a merry-go-round where we save $20 monthly. With the recent transfer, I allocated the entire $20 to my merry-go-round savings. My ultimate goal is to save enough to launch my own tailoring shop and transform my family's life. I also recently acquired another chicken, bringing my total to two, which I purchased for $9. As a mother of two children, with one currently in school, I set aside $2 for my child's school fees to ensure he was not sent home because of school fees. The remaining $3 was used to buy food for my entire family for the week."

"I currently have six children enrolled in school, and raising their fees has been a challenge. To ensure that they stay in school without facing any disruptions, I committed the transfers towards clearing their fee arrears on time. Hence, I spent over $90 of the recent transfers to pay the fees and also did some shopping for my two children who were joining junior high school. I do not have a stable source of income that would have otherwise helped me with this, but I am happy that the transfers have been a lifeline. My prayer is to see all my children achieve their educational aspirations and advance in their academics to levels that I did not manage to reach myself. In addition to the fees, I also spent $7 on buying two chickens that I am currently keeping. I am happy to own more than ten poultry, which, upon reproducing, I can readily sell to generate some income. This will also help me raise fees for my children when I am stuck. I spent the remaining amount on buying foodstuffs for my family, which ensured that my family was well-fed and did not lack food in my household."

"I lost my job during the COVID-19 pandemic, and since then, I have been struggling to make ends meet. I have been taking up random jobs that are unreliable and hard to find. To overcome my financial challenges, I started keeping poultry. I currently have over 30 birds, which I have been selling to pay for my six children's fees. My goal is to invest more in this project, buy more chickens, and add to the existing ones. I rely on the monthly transfers to buy chicken feed and treat my chickens against diseases. I also plan to sell some of my chickens soon and use the money to buy some goats to add to my existing three goats. Owning livestock is a good investment and an excellent source of income because, whenever I fail to secure menial jobs, I can always depend on my livestock to help me settle my financial needs and educate my children."

"I have a total of six children, yet only three are currently enrolled in school. Despite the remaining three reaching the required school-going age, financial constraints have impeded their enrollment. The cost of purchasing the necessary school items, particularly for new enrollments is too costly for me. To prevent any further delay in their education, I am determined to utilize the subsequent transfers to enroll them in school. If unable to enroll all simultaneously, I will prioritize enrollment based on age, beginning with the eldest, who is currently seven years old. Once all my children are enrolled in school, I will redirect my focus towards expanding my poultry stock. Given their affordability relative to my income level, chickens represent a viable investment opportunity. As my poultry holdings increase in number, I plan to transition towards acquiring larger livestock through strategic trading initiatives. This progressive approach to investment aims to enhance our financial stability while concurrently fostering the educational advancement of my children."

"Looking ahead, my goal is to invest in keeping livestock, specifically goats and chickens. Given my current situation of looking after my young nieces and nephews, whose parents recently passed away, and considering my advancing age, taking on a regular job seems challenging. Therefore, owning livestock appears to be the most viable way for me to generate wealth to support the needs of the four children under my care. With the children currently in primary school and a long educational journey ahead of them, I aspire to provide them with the best education possible within my capacity. I believe that investing in livestock will not only contribute to their well-being but also serve as a sustainable source of income for the family's needs."

"I am currently a secondary school teacher, primarily teaching Form One and Form Four students. In addition to my teaching responsibilities, I also operate a small business selling fried potatoes and fried chicken to make ends meet. My sole aspiration is to build a stone house to provide my family with better living conditions. I am diligently saving from both my teaching salary and business earnings to turn this dream into a reality."

"I want to start my own business of selling goats and chickens. I have already purchased three chickens that have hatched, bringing the total to eighteen chickens. My plan is to sell them to make a profit and improve my life. Additionally, once I have accumulated enough money from my business, I intend to build my own house because the one I had fell due to heavy rain, leaving me without a place to call my own."

"I am a mother of five children, with four currently attending school while one is not yet of age. With the transfer, I managed to allocate $4 to cover their school fees. Additionally, I joined a merry-go-round, contributing $20 monthly, which we then give to a fellow member. This initiative has significantly improved my life as I was able to purchase two goats. I also bought three chickens at $3 each from the transfer, intending to breed them for sale. With the remaining $1, I bought food that brought joy to my family."