Our Work
Building a better world with your help
Through Project Jonah, we support small businesses so Christian families can remain in their homelands, build a future and thrive.
About Project Jonah
As the prophet Jonah emerged from the belly of the whale after three days, traditionally seen as an image of the Resurrection, our support of small businesses — to help Christians stay in their homelands, not migrate, and build a future — is called Project Jonah. Bringing hope where there has been despair, with a mini micro-financed donation, we have helped numerous businesses in five countries so far, enabling families to create a future, and not just survive, but thrive. Nasarean is one of the very few charities doing this essential work — investing in the future for Christians and keeping the cradle of Christianity alive.
Today, we have a very special woman-run business to tell you about. A single, Iraqi mother of 2 has been able to open a perfumerie in her house and support her family with dignity due to your generosity. She is a convert from Islam who would be killed by her husband if we posted pics […]
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See the new sewing workshop with Abouna Abanob. The workshop was painted and updated by the volunteers at SOS Chretiens and the women make all kinds of garments. God bless you for supporting a way for them to earn a living in their homeland!
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Another significant milestone for us at Nasarean in our tenth anniversary year – our first business that we have supported in the Kingdom of Jordan is almost ready! In the historic Crusader city of…
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Example of one of the businesses you are supporting in Northern Iraq through your generosity: a chicken farm. Due to safety concerns, farmer is not pictured.
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Ever since I was a child, I had hoped for a library and being able to read. By having this business and the employment it brings, it allows me to remain in my homeland.
– Sarmad's Bookstore and Library
1 Donations Received
Your generosity makes this possible.
2 Business Selected
We partner with Christian families with a viable business.
3 Funding & Mentorship
Micro-financing and guidance to help them grow.
4 Families Thrive
Businesses are supported and jobs are created.
Keeps Christianity alive in its birthplace
Prevents forced migration and keeps families together
Dignity through work, not dependence on aid
Long-term transformation, not just short-term relief
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Your support helps provide micro-funding for small businesses, creating dignity, income, and hope for families in their homeland. To support this project, please mark your donation “Project Jonah”.
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