Mary is a 74 year old widow. She is a sweet Grannie who feels fortunate that, other than her hand, she is in relatively good health. Sustained by her faith, she enjoys singing praise songs as she weaves baskets.

Seline is a 63 year old widow who lives with her three orphaned grandchildren. Seline is a jovial Gran who attempts to support her family as best she can by making sisal ropes. She enjoys sitting outside her home, singing and telling stories to her grandchildren.

Irene is a married 53 year old woman. To support her bedridden husband and three orphaned grandchildren, Irene works as a peasant farmer. Despite the devastating effect that pests can have on the crop, Irene always hopes for a good yield.

Salina is a happy 69 year old Grannie who always has a ready smile and enjoys jokes. She is an industrious person who keeps everything clean and tidy and her clothes well ironed.

Rosemary is a loving and God fearing woman who has a good relationship with the people around her. She likes gardening and keeping her compound clean as well as singing and telling stories.

Gaudensia is a 79 year old widow who has played an active role in raising her five grandchildren, especially the three who were orphaned. She is a devout Christian who draws strength from her church family and enjoys singing in the choir.