In this episode of The Muslim Nonprofit Show, we sit down with Maeen Ali, founder of Mercy Bakery, whose journey began with a personal tragedy and transformed into a global movement. After losing his brother in Yemen, Maeen was inspired to take action not just for his family, but for thousands of others suffering from famine.
From opening one small bakery to now serving bread and hot meals in Yemen, the Philippines, Colombia, New York, and beyond. This is a story of resilience, faith, and service.
Discover how Mercy Bakery grew from an idea to an international humanitarian effort, why bread became the symbol of hope, and what it takes to build sustainable impact for the long run.
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00:00 – Introduction: Meet Maeen Ali & the Mercy Bakery story
01:45 – Losing a brother and the call to action
04:12 – Why bread? The cultural and spiritual meaning behind it
06:25 – Starting the first bakery with little support
09:00 – The miracle of barakah and community growth
11:18 – Expanding beyond Yemen to global impact
13:40 – Building sustainable governance & strong nonprofit foundations
16:02 – Lessons for future leaders and nonprofit founders
17:45 – Closing reflections and advice
Maeen Ali’s journey shows us that with faith, resilience, and a clear mission, even one piece of bread can spark global change. His story is a reminder that true leadership is rooted in service, sustainability, and sincerity.
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