Missionary Projects – Hic Sum

SisterChain HIC SUM – Circular Funding for Communities of Sisters

Model Objective

The SisterChain model is designed to create a cycle of financial support among small businesses managed by communities of sisters. The cycle begins with a donor funder (spazio + spadoni), which provides the initial funds to launch the first business. Using the profits it generates, the business supports another community of sisters, starting a virtuous cycle that fosters economic development and sustainability among the communities.

Funding Model Structure

1. Phase 1 – Donor Funder
   The cycle begins with a donor funder ( spazio + spadoni), which provides the initial funds to launch Business A. spazio + spadoni commits to supporting the creation of a social enterprise managed by sisters that will not only generate income for the community but will subsequently support other religious enterprises.
   Initial Funding Example: an amount of € 100, sufficient to cover the start-up costs and initial operating phases of Business A.
2. Phase 2 – Business A. Profit Generation
   Business A is a small business managed by the community of sisters. Its activities may involve craft or agricultural production, or social services. Its main objective is to generate sustainable profits for the community, covering both operating costs and community needs, while allocating part of the profits to fund another religious enterprise belonging to the same congregation.
   Business A Example
   • Sector: Bakery or honey production
   • Annual profits: € 55
   • Percentage of profits allocated to funding Business B: 30% ( € 16.5 )
3. Phase 3 – Business B. Funding and Growth
   Business B is a second business managed by another community of sisters. The profits generated by Business A are used to fund Business B. In turn, Business B begins to develop thanks to the capital it receives and commits to allocating part of its profits to launch another religious enterprise belonging to the same congregation (Business C).
   Business B Example
   • Sector: Tailoring workshop or candle production
   • Community B or congregation capital € 50
   • Initial capital received: € 16.5
   • Capital received through 2 additional funding payments from Business A over 2 years, totaling € 49.5
   • Annual profits in subsequent years: € 25
   • Percentage of profits allocated to funding Business C: 30% .
4. Phase 4 – Business C. New Funding
   Business C is the third business in the cycle. Once Business B is established and generating profits, part of these funds is reinvested in Business C, continuing the cycle of support among religious communities.
   Business C Example
   • Sector: Organic farming or natural beauty products
   • Community C or congregation capital
   • Capital received from community B: € 49.5
   • Repayment and reinvestment: Business C commits to allocating part of its future profits to funding a new religious enterprise
5. Phase 5 – Development and Support Cycle
   Once the cycle is underway, each business generates profits that are partly reinvested to fund new initiatives. The cycle continues to expand, creating a network of sustainable businesses that strengthens the economic self-sufficiency of communities of sisters.

Role of the Donor Funder

As the initial donor funder, spazio + spadoni plays a key role in creating the cycle by providing the capital needed to start the process. Once underway, the SisterChain model becomes self-sufficient, as the funded businesses continue to generate and reinvest profits in new businesses. The donor funder may continue to support the cycle with new donations or contribute only at the outset, allowing the cycle to continue independently.

Model Benefits

• Economic Sustainability
  The model creates an ecosystem of self-sufficient businesses that not only generate profits for the community but also reinvest those profits to support other businesses.
• Social and Community Impact
  Each business not only contributes to the local economy but also provides goods or services that meet community needs, such as food products or clothing.
• Multiplier Effect
  A single initial donation can have a lasting impact, creating a chain of businesses that continue to grow and fund other communities.
• Community Autonomy
  The sisters become financially independent and able to sustain their communities as well as their social and religious missions, without relying exclusively on ongoing donations or the motherhouse.
• A Model to Share with the World

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