Akhi's father is unable to work. Because of the deformity in one of his hands, he is unable to function normally. As a result, he does not receive any work. Akhi's mother works as a maid to provide for their family of five. Her eldest brother was forced to drop out of school because his parents couldn't afford his tuition. However, Akhi's mother does not desire the same thing for her daughter. In fact, she said, "I won't stop my daughter's education even if it means starving myself." She wants Akhi to have sufficient education to support her family independently. Considering her age, she pays close attention to her academics. This makes her mother hope that with proper education, Akhi won't have to endure the same hardships as her mother did working at low-paying jobs if her future husband is unable to work. If she gets a sponsorship, it will help them a lot to ensure that she'll never have to leave school.