{"id":42873,"date":"2025-03-14T12:17:45","date_gmt":"2025-03-14T09:17:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sbs.strathmore.edu\/?p=42873"},"modified":"2025-03-14T12:17:45","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T09:17:45","slug":"catholic-sisters-eye-canton-fair-to-boost-social-enterprise-after-attending-the-sbvp-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sbs.strathmore.edu\/fr\/catholic-sisters-eye-canton-fair-to-boost-social-enterprise-after-attending-the-sbvp-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Les s\u0153urs catholiques s'int\u00e9ressent \u00e0 la foire de Canton pour stimuler l'entreprise sociale apr\u00e8s avoir particip\u00e9 \u00e0 la formation SBVP"},"content":{"rendered":"
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    Faith-based social enterprises, rooted in religious values, address social, economic, and environmental challenges while sustaining their mission through business practices. By blending spiritual principles with entrepreneurial strategies, these initiatives create sustainable solutions that uplift communities and inspire change. This transformative approach is vividly embodied in the journey of the Little Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi, a congregation based in Nairobi North, Kenya.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    What began as a modest garment-making initiative producing church and school uniforms has grown into a profit-making social enterprise. \u201cWhen we started, we had very little money and were making serious losses,\u201d shared one of the Sr. Esther Waithera. \u201cBut through the SBVP training at Strathmore University, we learned essential skills like record-keeping, budgeting, and planning. These have been transformative for us.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Today, their enterprise employs 15 people and generates a monthly surplus of Kshs 200,000 ($1,500), enabling reinvestment into their projects and ensuring long-term sustainability. The SBVP training equipped the sisters with critical business skills, from leadership, financial management to marketing, streamlining their operations and improving efficiency.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

    Their next strategic step is attending the Canton Fair in Guangzhou, China, one of the world\u2019s largest trade exhibitions. By sourcing materials and equipment directly, they aim to reduce production costs, making their products more affordable without compromising quality. This will increase their customer base and ensure the sustainability of their social enterprise. Their participation in the fair would reflect their commitment to innovation and growth, principles honed during their SBVP training.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    The Little Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi stand as inspiring community builders and changemakers. Their journey\u2014from financial struggles to planning international trade ventures\u2014demonstrates a clear path toward sustainability, fueled by the transformative power of education. This success is a testament to the impact of the SBVP program, which continues to turn Catholic sisters-run social ministries into sustainable enterprises through its innovative and practical approach. 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