Evans' family situation is emblematic of the challenges faced by many in rural, agricultural communities. His parents, both peasant farmers, are responsible for supporting a large family of eight children. Unfortunately, due to financial constraints, several of Evans' siblings were unable to complete their primary education. This lack of education has had significant consequences; the boys find themselves engaged in strenuous labor at a local stone quarry, while the girls often enter early marriages for financial support.

The family subsists mainly on the produce and animal products from their small rented plot of land. Any surplus from their agricultural efforts is sold, but the income generated is barely enough to cover basic needs, often leaving the children's educational expenses unmet.

Evans, currently enrolled in school, shows promise in his academic pursuits. However, his education is frequently interrupted due to his parents' inability to consistently pay his tuition fees. Despite these setbacks, Evans harbors aspirations of becoming a civil engineer, a dream that hinges on the continuation and completion of his education.