Dorcas lives in the Kamabuye Sector with both of her parents. They own a house and a small farm, where their daily activity revolves around farming. Dorcas helps her family with various household chores, but they often struggle with poor nutrition. Despite these challenges, Dorcas is passionate about her studies, which has helped her achieve excellent results, earning first place in her class. The family also raises goats, which provides some support for them.