by Nermien Riad | Sep 12, 2012 | Issues:Education
When I heard that Marina could have entered medical school and declined, I was astounded. She had the scores. She had what it takes. This is every student’s dream. Why would she refuse? It turns out that Marina got into the American University in Cairo with a rare... by Nermien Riad | Jul 11, 2012 | Diaspora
I was having dinner recently with a group of Copts who had just moved to the United States. I asked one of them whether he missed Egypt. “I miss my life in Egypt,” he responded, “but that Egypt is gone. That train has definitely pulled out of the station.” That really... 
by Nermien Riad | Apr 23, 2012 | Egypt Revolution
Although Coptic Orphans has not received any notification from the Egyptian government, Al Masry Al Youm reported today that the Ministry of Social Solidarity denied eight applications for international NGO registration, including the application that Coptic Orphans... by Nermien Riad | Apr 5, 2012 | Approaches to Charity and Development
[Photo by Lara Gerges.] 2011 Was a challenging year in Egypt. But as I read our newly published 2011 Annual Report, I was struck by how much we had to thank God for. Here are my top four: #1 – We didn’t let the security situation in Egypt stop us. ... 
by Nermien Riad | Mar 21, 2012 | Coptic Church
Your Holiness, I’ve been following your funeral “live” as it was broadcast around the world today. To say that we miss you is somehow not enough. Perhaps because of Egypt’s turmoil, the loss of your earthly presence hurts even more. I remember our meeting so well...