Pakistan
Safia Bibi is a 38-year-old resident of Kasur. She is married and lives with her husband, a son and two daughters. Her son is looking for a job, while her daughters are studying at school. Her husband works as a fruit seller and earns around £54 per month. Safia Bibi works as a shoemaker and makes around £44 a month.
As a shoemaker, Safia Bibi's work involves creating shoe uppers from leather. She pounds and prepares the leather, cuts the material to fit, and then sells the final product to shoemakers who buy leather uppers in bulk. She has been doing this for the past 12 years, and her focus is primarily on men's shoes. All of her earnings go towards supporting her family and business.
Safia Bibi wants to expand her business, which is why she's requesting a loan. She plans to use the loan to purchase additional leather, adhesives, and other materials. The profits from the expansion will be reinvested back into her business to better support her family.
Loan added: 27 December 2023
Safia's loan repayment schedule
| Date | Expected repayments | Actual repayments |
|---|---|---|
| £16.67 | ||
| £8.34 | ||
| £8.34 | ||
| £8.34 | ||
| £8.34 | ||
| £8.34 | ||
| £8.34 |
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