Sauma's father passed away in 2021 after a brief illness, leaving the family in dire poverty. Securing a meal for the day is often a matter of chance. Sauma’s father used to take on various odd jobs such as cleaning in the trading center, digging by the side of roads, and offloading garbage from trucks, tasks that his mother is unable to perform.

Sauma's mother, now the sole provider for the family of five children, strives to support them by working in individuals' gardens. This work is extremely challenging, particularly in dry seasons when breaking the hard ground is necessary. Despite her efforts, she is poorly compensated for her labor. Garden workers are often marginalized and underpaid, which leaves her struggling to provide for basic home essentials and school fees for her children.

Sauma's school attendance is irregular due to these financial constraints. She dreams of becoming a nurse in order to help heal people like her father. She doesn't want other children in her community to be fatherless due to curable illness. If given the necessary support, she will be able to attend classes regularly and work towards achieving her goal.