His Holiness Pope Tawadros II Meets Small Business Owners as Part of the Saint Mark Humanitarian Program
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On Saturday December 14, 2024, His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, welcomed a group of small business owners whose projects were implemented with the support of the Papal Office for Projects under the Saint Mark Humanitarian Assistance Program.
His Holiness praised the importance of small businesses, emphasizing their role in generating income and achieving self-sufficiency for families. He noted that such initiatives not only benefit individuals but also contribute significantly to strengthening the national economy. Pope Tawadros highlighted the need for perseverance, conscientious effort, and determination to achieve sustainable success that benefits individuals, families, and the nation as a whole.
His Holiness also pointed out that China, the world's largest exporter, achieved its success through small businesses. He encouraged project owners to be patient, determined, and strive for excellence to help make Egypt a leader in small-scale industries.
The Saint Mark Humanitarian Program focuses on supporting families, widows, and young people across Egypt by empowering them to establish small businesses that provide sustainable income.
Small business support has been part of the Papal Office's activities since 2021. This year (2024), the office has supported 318 projects across various fields in multiple governorates. These projects include producing cleaning products, mushroom farming, poultry raising, and running shops for selling vegetables, clothing, and accessories. Group initiatives, such as a potato peeling and freezing factory and a clothing printing business, as well as individual projects like hairdressing salons, pizzerias, and pastry shops, were also implemented.
Inspiring Examples of Small Businesses:
1. Potato Factory: A group project involving 15 members. It started with peeling and slicing potatoes for factories and later expanded to boiling, frying, and freezing potatoes. The factory now operates independently, supplying semi-fried potatoes directly to restaurants and churches…
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