by Nermien Riad | Jul 27, 2016 | Issues: The Girl Child, Valuable Girl Project
What happens when you awaken someone’s understanding of their own rights and self-worth? Valuable Girl Project coordinators know that awakening, because they’ve seen it on the faces — and heard it in the words — of young women in some of Egypt’s... 
by Nermien Riad | Jun 9, 2016 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Diaspora
Do you want a career where you can grow professionally and make a difference in the lives of orphans and widows in Egypt? Coptic Orphans has openings for dedicated professionals who want to join a team that has been working to improve the lives of Egypt’s... 
by Nermien Riad | Jun 1, 2016 | Coptic Church, Diaspora
Dear Friends, Today is such an important day: The marking of the day our Savior found refuge in Egypt, and blessed our land and people. June 1, when we reflect on the Flight of the Holy Family, is an incredibly meaningful day for all Copts. So I’m excited to share,... 
by Nermien Riad | Apr 14, 2016 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Issues That Impact Children in Egypt
I’m excited to share this news with the whole Coptic Orphans family: Round III of the B’edaya microfinance initiative for mothers has officially launched! Coptic Orphans recently held ceremonies around Egypt honoring the 42 widowed mothers who will receive... 
by Nermien Riad | Mar 22, 2016 | Diaspora
Dear Friends, I was deeply honored to accept the Women’s Leadership Award from the ADC’s Women’s Empowerment Forum. I was able to deliver the keynote speech (below) on March 16 at the Egyptian Embassy in Washington, D.C. and receive the award along...