CCDC backs student-led sustainable startup

Recognizing the potential for small businesses to address local poverty, five fourth-year Entrepreneurship students launched the Ma-awis Cafe in January 2023, a start-up cafe that serves as a platform for their future entrepreneurial journey. 

The students funded their start-up through personal contributions and additional financial support from the SSME organization. SSME is an institution focused on empowering budding entrepreneurs, offering initial funding and capability programs that help them establish a stable, scalable business model. 

The name Ma-awis Cafe which translates to “be invited” represents the warmth and cozy atmosphere of the business, inviting customers to unwind and connect. The primary goal of Ma-awis Cafe is to establish a financially and socially sustainable business that can continue to thrive after the students graduate. Through unique, high-quality offerings, the team aims to create a café that attracts customers, builds a strong reputation, and contributes to the economic vitality of the community.

The Ma-awis Cafe objective is to establish a thriving business that can continue to operate even after the students’ graduation. They aim to offer innovative and quality products that will carry the name’s reputation as a unique café. 

By supporting student-led enterprises like Ma-awis Cafe, SSME encourages the responsible use of resources to foster local economic growth and self-sufficiency. 

This collaboration highlights how community investment in start-ups can create sustainable employment opportunities, inject resources into the local economy, and help address poverty in the area. Ma-awis Cafe stands as an example of how targeted financial assistance and community support can empower young entrepreneurs to create lasting social and economic impact.

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