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The Faith We Have in Common With Those About to Die
Flying over the Mediterranean this week, it was hard to forget the sight of the 21 martyrs' blood mixing with the sea as they gave up their souls to Christ. During this Feast of the Resurrection, I was struck by another sea image. It was one of a boat, which I saw...
Easter Rebirth in Egypt
When darkness falls, as it did in Libya, I’m amazed at how God sends reminders of His love. This Easter, I’m reminded of that love by the story of Verena, a mother so depressed she was ready to end her life — and yet, she found a new beginning. Verena began suffering...
Would You Call Yourself a Copt?
Not long ago, many of the staff here at Coptic Orphans sat down to talk about what it means to be a Copt. We also tried to figure out how Copts and our identity are intertwined with Egypt. As you can imagine, we talked a lot about molokhia. We started from the premise...
Win a Free Trip to Egypt!
I've just received great news: Through the grace of God, two generous donors are offering to send a pair of volunteers on our Serve to Learn trip to Egypt — for free! These donors have agreed to cover the program fee and airfare for two volunteers to take part in the...
‘The Love These Kids Give Is Indescribable’ — John Wassef Reflects on Serve to Learn
Dear Friends, In January, 12 young people from around the world spent three weeks in Armant, a rural village near Luxor, teaching children basic English skills and offering them character-building mentoring. They went to Egypt as part of Coptic Orphans’ Serve to...
‘These Kids Began to Love Education’ — Phoebe Azer Recalls Serve to Learn Stories
Dear Friends, In January, 12 young people from around the world spent three weeks in Armant, a rural village near Luxor, teaching children basic English skills and offering them character-building mentoring. They went to Egypt as part of Coptic Orphans' Serve to...
What the Media Needs to Know About Reporting on the Middle East
Dear Friends, Today, I'd like to share my statement at the panel discussion on "Sensitivity Rather than Sensationalism: Western Media Coverage of Human Rights and Religious Issues in the Middle East," which took place on March 18, 2015 at the National Press...
‘They Had So Little, Yet So Much Love to Give’ — Nadine Roffaell Reflects on Serve to Learn
Dear Friends, January 2015 was a special month in Armant, a small, rural village near Luxor. What made it so special was the meeting of 12 volunteers from around the world with Egyptian children — the world's most wonderful kids! The volunteers spent three weeks...
Beaten to Death for Not Doing His Homework
Who was Islam Sharif, and what does his death mean for Coptic Orphans? We know little about him, except that he died after a severe beating from his teacher. He was punished for not doing his homework. He passed away on Sunday in Cairo, at 12 years old, of a brain...
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