Betty is a 12 year old girl in Primary 6 grade level. Her father disappeared into the Congo several years ago, and it is unknown if he is still alive. She lives with her mother and stepfather and siblings about a mile from the center of Kamuli town. Her stepfather is not interested in providing funds for education for children who are not biologically his own, and his meager earnings barley feed them. Because of this, Betty changes schools almost every term.

At home she helps with cooking, washing utensils and clothes, cleaning the house and the compound, gardening and running errands. Her hobbies are athletics and music.