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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...
‘God’s Presence Infiltrated Life’ — Andrew Awad Recalls Serve to Learn
Heads up! The last day to apply for the Jan. 16-Feb. 7 Serve to Learn is November 15! Serve to Learn is a life-changing , three-week trip to Egypt that brings together youth from all over the world to teach loving, inspiring, and adorable children basic...
We Talk About ‘Breaking the Cycle’ — These Girls Are Doing It
Paper crowns and graduation caps — bright orange and red, they decorate this airy, sunlit room overlooking the dusty streets of Upper Egypt. Hand-written on each, in black marker with silver flourishes, are the words "Valuable Girl!" I'm back here in the town...
‘I Would Tell Them This Story…’ — David Ibrahim Shares Serve to Learn Memories
Quick reminder: The last day to apply for the Jan. 16-Feb. 7 Serve to Learn is November 15! Not only that, there's a July 3-July 25 session. I've been publishing this series of Serve to Learn interviews so that you can hear about the program straight from the people...
What Makes a Hero?
Dear Friends, Today, I'm proud to share the thoughts of the director of our office in Australia, Nevine Iskander. She and her team are hard at work preparing for the final 25th Anniversary Gala that's coming up fast! — Nermien Riad What do you think makes a hero? I...
Educating Women: How Copts Led the Way, and Why It Matters
Did you know that a Coptic pope was responsible for the first modern-day steps to educate women in Egypt? The first instance of modern female education in Egypt came about "not by the efforts of a secular ruler," but through the vision of His Holiness Pope Kyrillos...
‘An Unbelievable Blessing’ — Mirelle Botros Reflects on Serve to Learn
I wanted to let you know that the last day to apply for the Jan. 16-Feb. 7 Serve to Learn session is Nov. 15! If you're wondering what I'm talking about, I'm glad you found this post. Keep reading to hear about Serve to Learn in an interview with Mirelle Botros. She...
25 Years, 25 Images of Egypt — A Quarter-Century’s Worth of Memories
Dear Friends, Today is the big day in Reston, Virginia... Coptic Orphans is celebrating 25 years of work for the love of the children of Egypt! Come be a part of the Gala! I look forward to seeing you this evening in Reston... and afterwards, if you can walk, swim or...
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