Justine is the first-born child of seven in her family, and currently lives with her aunt who supports them by peasant farming. She lives with her aunt because her mother bravely took her children and ran away from her abusive husband. Justine’s father is a drunkard who used to beat his wife and children whenever he drank – which was almost every day. After enduring this for some years, Justine’s mother finally ran away and tried to support her children on her own.

Although she worked very hard to provide for the family, Justine’s mother was unable to make enough to keep them all fed and clothed, so she asked Justine’s aunt to take her in to ease the burden.

Justine is a kind and caring girl whose dream is to become a nurse, which she will not be able to do without sponsorship since her parents and her aunt cannot afford to cover all the expenses necessary for school.