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Coptic Orphans Launches B’edaya Microfinance Initiative Round III
I'm excited to share this news with the whole Coptic Orphans family: Round III of the B'edaya microfinance initiative for mothers has officially launched! Coptic Orphans recently held ceremonies around Egypt honoring the 42 widowed mothers who will receive LE243,500...
Coptic Orphans Founder Nermien Riad Wins Leadership Award from ADC Women’s Empowerment Forum
Dear Friends, I was deeply honored to accept the Women's Leadership Award from the ADC's Women's Empowerment Forum. I was able to deliver the keynote speech (below) on March 16 at the Egyptian Embassy in Washington, D.C. and receive the award along with a wonderful...
Coptic Orphans Canada Office Director Speaks at Int’l Women’s Day Dinner
Manal Bedwany, the director of Coptic Orphans' Canada office, was the guest speaker for the International Women’s Day Dinner of the Yamaska Valley Optimist Club (YVO) this Saturday, March 12. The event was held in the beautiful town of Knowlton, Quebec at the Lac...
‘You’ll Be Able to Serve the Kids Through Love’ — Mina Awad Reflects on New Serve to Learn Medical Initiative
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 community really is, and how...
‘You’ll Feel Yourself Being Molded by God’s Hands’ — Crestin Andrews Unveils New Serve to Learn Medical Initiative
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 and...
When Preparations Replace Desperation
“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, said these words to...
‘His Light Is In These Children’s Smiles’ — Jessica Ayob Recalls 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, it's about the relational...
How the Girls’ Love and Tolerance Awakened a Community
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. Yet, I...
Welcoming the New Year, with Thanks to God & Our Supporters for 2015 Achievements
Dear Friends, Looking back at 2015, which had the children's many academic successes, our meeting with His Holiness, the anniversary gala in Cairo, and a conference of nearly 500 Church-based volunteers, I can only express deep gratitude to God for making everything...
Did You Know? Your Employer May Double Your Gift to Coptic Orphans — Here’s How
Dear Friend, Did you know that your employer may make a "matching gift" that doubles or even triples the power of your donation to Coptic Orphans? Many companies match their employees' gifts for tax purposes, to create good public relations, or to boost employee...
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