Belise lives in the Ngeruka Sector with her maternal grandmother and younger sister. Both of her parents passed away due to HIV/AIDS. Before their deaths, the family lived in Butare, in Rwanda’s Southern Province. Afterward, Belise and her sister were adopted by their grandmother, who is now 72 years old. The grandmother owns a house but has no land to farm. They survive on a small monthly allowance from the government for elderly citizens, which is not enough to cover their basic needs. Despite these challenges, Belise excels in her studies and consistently ranks first in her class. She needs support to continue her academic success.