Koinonia Ventures is the official charity of the Coptic Orthodox Church Diocese of New York and New England. Our mission is to empower ambitious people, who otherwise lack opportunity, to grow successful businesses and build sustainable communities through education and access to credit. We are dedicated to empowering opportunity through fellowship by: 1. Supporting ambitious people who otherwise lack opportunity 2. Advising and funding entrepreneurs to build businesses 3. Striking a balance between philanthropy and fiscal responsibility 4. Leveraging a global network to provide access to credit 5. Combating oppression by establishing self-sustainable communities