Steven is a young boy whose father died of HIV, leaving his four children with their mother who works as a gardener. She struggles to make enough for the family to survive and on top of that, her health is so poor that she requires much attention and regular medical care. This means she is forced to spend nearly everything she earns on food and medicine. This of course leaves no money that she can use to pay for the education of her children.

Steven is also HIV positive and has learned to live with the disease thanks to taking regular daily medication which helps to keep it in check. He has a good attitude about his condition, and he takes care of his siblings as well. His dream is to become a teacher if he gets the chance to attend school and complete his education.