by Nermien Riad | Dec 21, 2016 | Diaspora, Issues That Impact Children in Egypt
What will remain of our Coptic culture and community in Egypt in 100 years? Can our brothers and sisters in Christ there possibly thrive if we don’t stand with them? After the bombing of St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church, one of my colleagues told us —...
by Nermien Riad | Dec 2, 2016 | Diaspora, Wise (and Godly) Giving
Dear Friend, I wanted to sincerely thank you for supporting Coptic Orphans, and to let you know that there is a way you can double or even triple the impact of your contributions — at no cost to you — through your employer’s matching gifts program. Your employer...
by Nermien Riad | Nov 23, 2016 | Diaspora, Wise (and Godly) Giving
Dear Friend, Did you know that last year, generous and conscientious online Christmas buyers and sellers raised over $3,400 for the children in Egypt? That’s enough to extend the benefits of Coptic Orphans’ programs — quality education, better housing,...
by Nermien Riad | Nov 16, 2016 | "The Widow's Cause"
Ireney doesn’t seem to know the meaning of the words “take it easy,” which may explain how she’s built her business into a source of family pride and dignity. You last heard about Ireney in 2014, when I visited her in Samalout. She overwhelmed me with hospitality... by Nermien Riad | Oct 27, 2016 | Approaches to Charity and Development
Your support for the Valuable Girl Project means a group of determined girls were able to send a big message about their power to make change – through the mail! What’s more, in the process, they helped their fellow villagers avoid sexual harassment and the...