Gemyana Won’t Give Up on her Dream

Gemyana Won’t Give Up on her Dream

Gemyana is a young woman from a village in Upper Egypt. Her family didn’t have much money when she was growing up, so she couldn’t go to school and experience a normal, carefree childhood. However, Gemyana was determined to learn, so she asked a teacher in her village...

Egypt, the Land of Miracles

Egypt, the Land of Miracles

Today’s guest post comes from Harvy Barsoom, a fellow who attended The 21 in July of 2022. We asked Harvy to write about his time in Egypt and share the parts of his experience that stood out the most to him. In today’s post, Harvy shares what he learned about the...

A Powerful and Humbling Experience

A Powerful and Humbling Experience

Today’s guest post comes from Philip Bishara, a fellow who attended The 21 in June of 2022. We asked Philip to write about his time in Egypt and share the parts of his experience that stood out the most to him. In today’s post, Philip shares what he learned about...

They Taught Me to Thank God for Everything

They Taught Me to Thank God for Everything

Today’s guest post comes from Simon Fahmy, a fellow who attended The 21 in June of 2022. We asked Simon to write about his time in Egypt and share the parts of his experience that stood out the most to him. In today’s post, Simon shares a lesson on the importance and...

Women’s History in the Making

Women’s History in the Making

This Women’s History Month, please take the time to pray for our widowed mothers who are taking critical steps to secure their children’s futures.  Nadia* is the 46-year-old widowed mother of five children in a small village in the deep South of Egypt. Nadia’s village...

All You Have to Do is Love

All You Have to Do is Love

If you are worried about going on this trip and think that you won’t be up for it, let me tell you all you have to do is love. If you can do that, then everything else will come naturally.  

What I Learned from the Church of the 21 Libyan Martyrs

What I Learned from the Church of the 21 Libyan Martyrs

Georgia stands in front of the 21 martyrs’ coffins in Al Our. Today’s guest post comes from Georgia Hanna, a fellow who attended The 21 in June of 2022. We asked Georgia to write about her time in Egypt and share the parts of her experience that stood out the most to...

Coptic Orphans Appoints New Board Members

Coptic Orphans Appoints New Board Members

Coptic Orphans is proud to announce the appointment of three new board members in Canada, Australia, and the United States.   “These gentlemen bring undeniable talent to Coptic Orphans at an exciting time of growth for our organization,” said Nermien Riad, Coptic...

The Story of the Copts Heard on Global Stage

The Story of the Copts Heard on Global Stage

Watch the full speech here. Last week, Coptic Orphans was one of four civil society representatives selected to give a statement at the United Nations’ General Assembly high-level meeting on minority rights.   I used this rare opportunity to highlight the remarkable...

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