by Nermien Riad | Feb 18, 2016 | Issues:Education, Serve To Learn
Dear Friend, I often hear people exclaim, “it’s such a small world!”— And I always think: “that is so true— especially in the Coptic community!” This guest blog post by Mina Awad, from Indianapolis, shows just how small the Coptic... 
by Nermien Riad | Feb 11, 2016 | Serve To Learn
Dear Friend, If you’ve never read one of our guest blog posts before, I urge you to read this one. A few months ago, one of our returning Serve to Learn volunteers from Indianapolis, Crestin Andrews, came to talk to me. She wanted to use her passion for science... by Nermien Riad | Feb 9, 2016 | Issues: The Girl Child
“B’edaya has had a big impact on my life; it makes me feel that I’m not a burden on my kids, and I’m able to manage my household finances and prepare for my daughter’s marriage.” When Shereen, a budding small businesswoman and micro-loan recipient,... 
by Nermien Riad | Feb 1, 2016 | Serve To Learn
Dear Friends, Sometimes people ask me, “I’m very busy with work but I’d love to serve in Egypt, can I just do one week of Serve to Learn?” I always disappoint these people and answer no. But let me explain, this isn’t just bureaucratic,... 
by Nermien Riad | Jan 28, 2016 | Issues: The Girl Child, Valuable Girl Project
I’m writing today with sadness, because Leila, one of the participants in the Valuable Girl Project, recently passed away. Like all of the Little Sisters in the project, Leila is someone we cherished. Her loss is felt deeply by staff, family, and her friends....