by Nermien Riad | Dec 20, 2018 | Egypt Church-Based Volunteers, Issues That Impact Children in Egypt
“How can I be his mother and father, when I am just his Teta?” “I’m too old to care for a newborn…what will I do? How will I raise him?” “I don’t even work. How will I provide for him? Where will I find the means to feed him?” These were just a few of... 
by Nermien Riad | Dec 7, 2018 | Coptic Church, Diaspora, Issues That Impact Children in Egypt, Martyr
The world has seen too many modern-day martyrs, from the 21 Copts slain on the shores of Libya in 2015 to the most recent attack on the St. Samuel Monastery pilgrims this past November. Until recently, the only time we would see martyrs is by looking at icons on the... 
by Nermien Riad | Nov 30, 2018 | Sponsorship
When little Theo’s school teacher saw his family tree, she asked him with a puzzled look on her face, “I thought you only had one younger brother. Who else did you draw there?” “This is my brother who lives in Egypt!” Theo exclaimed. “Egypt?” His teacher asked... 
by Nermien Riad | Nov 14, 2018 | 30th Anniversary, Issues: The Girl Child, Women
Due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, Barbara was denied a visa to come to the United States to attend our 30th Anniversary Gala and accept an honor in person. Another exemplary student in our Not Alone program, who was fortunately able to travel...
