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Harry Potter Beat Voldemort. Now He’s With Us
It's a weird world. I just read that Harry Potter — an orphan — is joining us to defeat evil. I'm not talking about the Dark Lord Voldemort here. Or children's fantasy books. I'm talking about real-life evil: the abuse and neglect of untold numbers of children in...
‘Their Joy Is Overwhelming & Their Faith Is So Strong’ — Mina Ebied Talks About Serve to Learn
Not sure what Serve to Learn could hold for you? Here's the deal: Submit your application. Book your flight. Land in Egypt. Play with the world's funniest, smartest kids. Teach them English. Make life long friendships. Experience God's love. Come home feeling...
Remembering the Children Who Lost Their Fathers in Libya
We all remember with sadness the killings of seven Copts in Libya in February of this year. Fortunately, many of you also remembered the bereaved families left behind. When that terrible news reached the world, people began calling our office saying: "I want to help...
‘Love Was Jam-Packed Into Those Tiny Classrooms’ — Gaby Salib Reflects on Serve to Learn
I've been interviewing our Serve to Learn volunteers so that everyone can hear about the program from those who've done it. Today, I'm proud to share the reflections of Gaby Salib, who took part in Serve to Learn 2014. For those of you who don't know, Serve to Learn...
Ola Ghabbour, the Woman Who Changed Egypt for Children
Dear Friends, Today, my family and I are celebrating a special time of remembrance for God's blessings — Thanksgiving Day. It's a pause for reflection and gratitude for people we've known and experiences we've shared. For that reason, I'd like to share an article our...
22 Young People + The Cairo Opera House. Could This Be Love?
Something really spectacular took place on the night of Oct. 23 at the Greater Theater of the Cairo Opera House! Now that I've caught my breath from our 25th Anniversary Galas, I wanted to share what happened that evening, when 22 young people in our Not Alone program...
5 Moments I’ll Never Forget From Our 25th Anniversary Galas
Dear Friends, By the grace of God, and thanks to a spectacular team effort by volunteers, staff, and supporters, our 25th Anniversary Galas achieved everything we'd hoped and prayed for! To everyone who helped create the Galas in Canada, the United States, and...
Ambition vs. Tradition: How Egypt’s Widows Are Claiming Their Future, 1 Business at a Time
Every day in Egypt, smart women — aspiring entrepreneurs — face challenges that would shred most people like a dry leaf in a wood chipper. For starters, most women there contend with crushing sexism and soaring inflation. But Egypt's widows face even huger challenges....
‘You Have the Chance to Be Part of Something Bigger Than Yourself’ — Veronika Tadross Reflects on Serve to Learn
Tomorrow (Nov. 15) is the last day to submit your application for the Jan. 16-Feb. 7 Serve to Learn trip! If you don't already know, Serve to Learn is a three-week trip to Egypt where you have the opportunity to really find yourself in the service of others. Your days...
Petra Institute Celebrates Jubilee, Grants Scholarships to Coptic Orphans
Dear Friends, Today, I'm excited to share this good news from Venis Senada, our training and development manager. — Nermien Riad Have you heard of the Petra Institute, and have you ever thought about what an invitation to their 25th anniversary celebration could turn...
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