SBVP | Social Entrepreneurship Development Programme – Start

Programme Objective

This programme offers practical skills, coaching, and resources to help build and strengthen early-stage social social ministries/apostolate, driving sustainable growth and lasting community impact.

Target Participants

This programme is open to Catholic sisters serving in emerging leadership and operational roles within their social ministries/apostolates. Ideal candidates include:

• Development officer: Sisters overseeing small enterprises or projects.
• Assistant Project Coordinators: Sisters supporting project planning and execution.
• Programme Assistants: Sisters involved in programme administration and implementation.
• Finance Officers: Sisters managing basic financial tasks, including bookkeeping and budgeting.
• Internal auditors: Sisters who audit the congregation projects
• Monitoring and Evaluation officers; Sisters monitoring different projects within the congregation.
• Marketing and Sales Officers: Sisters engaging customers and managing community outreach.
• Administrators: Sisters providing support services such as record-keeping and resource management.
• Start-Up Founders: Sisters who have recently established social ministries/apostolates and seek support to scale.
• Community Outreach Officers: Sisters working on grassroots initiatives and service delivery.

Admission Criteria

• The sisters’ social ministry/apostolate must have been in operation for 0 to 3 years. If the social ministry/apostolate is in existence, it must have at least 4 employees actively engaged in the enterprise.
• The enterprise should have a maximum annual revenue of USD 5,000.
• Applicants should demonstrate a strong desire to manage a social ministry/apostolate successfully and sustainably.
• Must be proficient in English, both spoken and written.
• Must have basic IT skills and be capable of participating in online sessions.
• Should have access to the necessary equipment, such as a laptop or smartphone, to facilitate online learning and assignments.
• Applicants must be registered members of the Associations (TCAS, ZAS, AOSK, ARU, AWRM)

Key Benefits

• Capacity Building: Training in key aspects of social ministry management.
• Mentorship: Access to experienced mentors and advisors.
• Networking: Opportunities to connect with other social ministries/apostolates and potential partners.
• Resources: Tools and materials to support business development and sustainability.

Contact

For more information, please reach out to sbvpcommunications@strathmore.edu