Bushra Bibi lives in Lahore with her husband and children. She runs a grocery store from her home, offering a wide variety of items including pulses, spices, flour, biscuits, crisps, sweets, lentils, cooking oil, soaps, creams, and other household essentials. By pricing her products moderately, she has attracted a loyal base of repeat customers, including schoolchildren and other local residents drawn to her affordable range of snacks.
Bushra Bibi's entrepreneurial journey began after a period of deep personal and financial hardship. Her husband's low income was insufficient to cover household necessities. During that time, she heard about Lendwithcare's local partner, Akhuwat, and decided to apply for a loan. With the loan, Bushra Bibi purchased snacks and grocery items and began selling them from her rented shop. Over time, her enterprise flourished. Today, Bushra Bibi enjoys an improved quality of life, able to afford proper medical treatment for her husband and continuing to grow her grocery business. She has also bought a bike for her son, easing his daily commute.
Bushra Bibi remains deeply grateful to Akhuwat and Lendwithcare for their support during her most difficult times, acknowledging that their intervention was instrumental in transforming her life and securing a brighter future for her family.