Carol lives with her mother and siblings in the suburbs of a small trading center in central Uganda. Her parents separated after a long period of domestic violence linked to her father’s alcohol use, which created an unsafe and unstable home environment for the family.

Her father did not have permanent employment and mainly survived on casual jobs such as cleaning compounds for well-off households in the trading center. However, he spent much of his time in drinking gatherings, which contributed to the family’s difficulties.

Carol’s mother now rents a small room where she also runs a small banana stall to support her six children. The income she earns is mainly used to provide food for the family, with only a very limited amount available to contribute toward school fees for her children, including Gorreth, Carol, and Joselyn.

With consistent support, Carol would be better able to remain in school and continue her education in a more stable and hopeful environment.