Phiona is an 11 year old girl in Primary 5. Her father is deceased, and her mother works as a housemaid in Jinja, therefore she lives with her grandmother. She performs well in class even though they live in extreme poverty in Itukulu village where they regularly attend Itukulu Baptist Church.

She helps her grandmother by running errands, cleaning utensils, farming and fetching water and firewood. Her hobbies are athletics, soccer and netball.