At first, I knew nothing about Coptic Orphans. So, when a friend sent me a job posting for a Field Coordinator position, I was surprised.
I asked him for details, but he simply said, “Aren’t you serving in the church? Just tell them how you serve. That’s it. I really think this opportunity suits your personality.”
It felt like a strange and unclear beginning, but I applied anyway.
Soon after, someone from HR contacted me for an online screening call, then I was scheduled for an in-person interview in Cairo. I took an early train from Minya, but it was delayed and I arrived late. That was the interview panel’s first impression of me.
The interview was long, and they showed almost no reaction. I spoke honestly and left unsure of how I had done. My only prayer was that if this opportunity was meant for me, God would complete it.
More than two months passed, and I had almost forgotten about the whole thing. Then one day, as I was returning from a retreat at the Monastery of the Virgin Mary in Gabal El‑Teir, I boarded the train to Cairo. At Matay Station, one of the interviewers boarded in the same carriage, and sat in front of me, even though it was not his assigned seat.
I was stunned by such a coincidence. I introduced myself, and we ended up talking for five hours — an unexpected second interview, but far more relaxed and sincere.
Two months later, I received an email from HR with an offer letter, asking me to start within a month. It was almost impossible: my job with the bank at the time required a minimum two‑month notice. It felt like God was saying, “I’ve done My part. Now it’s your turn.”
I spoke with my branch manager, who asked for a few days to review my request. During that time, he assigned me difficult tasks, sent me to other branches, and gave me additional tasks outside my scope. I would come home every night around 8:00 PM.
I endured it all because I knew I truly wanted to be at Coptic Orphans, the place that felt aligned with my abilities and life purpose.
Finally, in the last two days of the month, after many attempts, my manager made an exception to release me early.
I officially joined the Not Alone program on April 3, 2023. Three years later, I’ve witnessed countless miracles God has worked through our service. I am deeply grateful for His plan in bringing me here. It has transformed my personal, professional, academic, and spiritual life.