by Nermien Riad | Jan 29, 2014 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Issues:Education, Serve To Learn
It’s not what you expect. Yes, the basic facts are simple: Serve to Learn is a unique Coptic Orphans program that connects young people from around the globe to Egypt, and this summer it will run July 4-26. When you take part, you’ll lead activities in... by Nermien Riad | Jan 22, 2014 | Issues:Education
Because Egypt’s future depends on connecting our most extraordinary students with a higher-quality education, Coptic Orphans has launched the iNPower scholarships. This initiative builds on all of the lessons we’ve learned in empowering 30,000 young Egyptians to... 
by Nermien Riad | Oct 1, 2013 | Coptic Church, Egypt Church-Based Volunteers, Egypt Revolution
“Our house is engulfed in flames. Hurry before they kill us.” The distressed sister of our volunteer Rep Saeed placed a frantic call for help as the pro-Morsi mob burnt down her house in Diabiya, Beni Suef. With these words ringing loud, Rep Saeed raced out to... 
by Nermien Riad | Sep 20, 2013 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Egypt Revolution
When Atef’s mother heard a faint knock on the door, she was relieved thinking her son was back with bread for dinner. Nothing prepared her for the shocking sight she was about to see. Standing in the doorway supported by two men; drenched in blood, the 14-year... 
by Nermien Riad | Aug 27, 2013 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Egypt Church-Based Volunteers
Imagine being the only young Christian woman left in a small village in Egypt’s south. Would you be intimidated enough to leave? When Soheir lost her husband, she knew she had to face her community, one that looked down on women in general and Christian women in...