Beatrice lives with her grandparents in Ng'ombe along with her two aunts, 7 cousins and sister. Beatrice moved in with her grandparents about six years ago when her mother died. Her dad lives in Lusaka, but does not live with her. Her two aunts are house maids and the money they make helps to support the family. On Saturdays Beatrice likes to play soccer with her friends.

This is the 9th born among 12 siblings. Mildred's parents have only a small piece of land from which they earn all of their income so her family is extremely poor. Her elder brothers and sisters never completed school. Mildred's family is only able to afford one meal per day. Mildred is a lovely and smart girl who hopes to one day help her family come out of poverty.