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.
Fr. Ben was able to visit Abouna Wissa’s shop during his visit to Egypt this past March. They have added another sewing space to sew jeans! They are also doing vestments and a number of other items. This workshop is helping those in the poorest area of Cairo, giving women jobs and way to support […]
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Our support in Iraq, through your help, continues to grow, where, in this our 10th Anniversary year, we have started, helped and supported 70 businesses – keeping Christians in the land they have…
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7/28/26 – Meet Sfian whom you have helped open a clothing and shoe store in Qaraqosh. You can see the start and the finish – fully open and ready for business. His small store is supporting his family of 4. Another story of a young family staying in their homeland only due to your support. […]
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Fr. Ben was able to meet Abouna Raphael in Zawaida – the priest who runs the project and has big plans. We are so blessed to be able to help our brethren in Egypt – a place blessed by the Holy…
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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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