Coptic Orphans Australia
Get Ready for Contigo Carnivalè 2009: ‘Building
Bright Futures Together’:
5th December 2009.
Fun for the whole family! All proceeds of this
event will go towards the Coptic Orphans Emergency
Housing Fund. This
appeal responds to urgent
housing needs of children
who need a safe, secure and stable place to call home.
Tickets
include entry and unlimited games. Parents & Children
under 3 are permitted free entry.
Early Bird price $25 (valid until the 15th of
November, subsequent to that date tickets will be $30) Buy
tickets or call (02) 9787 9777
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and browse pictures from last year’s Contigo!
**In case of wet weather Contigo Carnivalè will
carry on with some program amendments.
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June
9th, 2009: Australian Volunteers Raise
$9,500 for Health of Egyptian Children
November
2008 - Coptic Orphans executive director Nermien Riad travelled to
Australia to participate in a number of events. Follow her
journey here:
November
2, 2008: Coptic
Orphans 20th Anniversary Dinner - It was an elegant celebration featuring special guests
Nermien Riad, founder of Coptic Orphans and the Rev. Hon. Fred Nile. See picasa
photos.
October
28, 2008: Copts
in Australia Proud to Bring Diaspora Voice to Australia Parliament
Open Forum - Nermien Riad spoke at a public forum at the New South
Wales Parliment as a guest of the Honorable Rev. Dr. Gordon Moyes
on the role of diasporas in development. Read
about her speech at the New South Wales Parliament Open Forum
and read a
letter from event host Rev. Hon. Dr. Gordon Moyes on Coptic Orphans'
20th Anniversary
September
6, 2008: Contigo
Challenge Huge Hit Despite Rain Down Under - Hundreds of youth, parents, and children turned out
to participate in the Contigo Challenge despite moving much of the
event indoors due to bad weather. The event was a smorgasbord of fun.
Numerous competitions pitted eager contestants against one another
to test top culinary expertise, physical prowess, gladiatorial talent,
and stomach capacity, while activities abounded everywhere for families.
Find out what happened at the
Contigo Challenge, or browse the Picasa
photos
May
26, 2007:- Fun Day Out - Included beverages and entertainment,
with Christian magicians, face paintings, and other family activities.
January
2nd, 2008: Curves Dedicates Christmas Charity Collection to Coptic
Orphans - The Curves Ladies Fitness Club in Bonnyrigg has
dedicated their Christmas Charity collection to Coptic Orphans Australia.
Elizabeth Hanna visited Curves and was met by Chantel Kennedy who
presented her with $170.00 in cash that the club had collected. Elizabeth
presented Curves Ladies Fitness Club, Bonnyrigg with a Certificate
of appreciation on behalf of Coptic Orphans, Australia. At the event,
Elizabeth thanked the Ladies at the club, talked to them about the
programs of Coptic Orphans, and gave them promotional gifts of hand
fans.
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