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Did You Hear What His Holiness Said About You?
Dear Friends, September 28, 2014, was an amazing day. That's when His Holiness Pope Tawadros II blessed Coptic Orphans by appearing in person at our 25th Anniversary Gala in Canada to accept the Leading by Example Award. I can't describe what an honor it was...
How to Eat Well by Doing Good in Australia… In 4 Easy Steps
Dear Friends, I'm happy to share this story from Australia today! It comes from Mary Loka, our donor relations associate. So grateful to these folks for being there for the children... good on ya, mates! — Nermien Riad Amidst all the preparations for Coptic Orphans'...
Coptic Orphans Visits U.S. East Coast Churches for Martyrs Feast, Coptic New Year
We have many great traditions in our Church, where we come together as one family and celebrate our shared pride in our Coptic heritage. Many Coptic Churches recently celebrated the Martyrs Feast (El Nyrooz) and the new Coptic year. They had their annual festivals and...
Dr. Farouk El-Baz to Receive Leading by Example Award at Coptic Orphans’ 25th Anniversary Gala in U.S.
Our Gala celebrations for Coptic Orphans’ 25th Anniversary are now just days away! I'm looking forward to seeing so many of you at the Galas in Canada (Sept. 28) the United States (Oct. 11) and Australia (Nov. 9). You are the reason we've been able to reach this...
Leaping Over Australia’s Mountains & Deserts: A Short Tale That Amazed Us
Dear Friends, Today, I'd like to share the words of Nevine Iskander, who heads up our office in Australia. Exciting things you all are doing Down Under! — Nermien Riad I'm often amazed by the way God works here in Australia. Here on this huge continent,...
Your Video Invitation to the Coptic Orphans 25th Anniversary Gala in Canada Is Here!
Dear Friends, I'm excited to share this YouTube video invitation to the Coptic Orphans 25th Anniversary Gala in Canada on Sept. 28! It's an incredible honor that His Holiness will be there in person to accept the Leading by Example Award, and that Ambassador...
How Can We Defend Christians?
Dear Friends, I was recently invited to speak at the inaugural summit of In Defense of Christians, on whose board I serve. The Sept. 9-11 summit convened human rights experts, public officials, representatives in public office, policy makers, diplomats, and...
Ambassador Meleika to Speak at Coptic Orphans’ 25th Anniversary Gala in Canada
Dear Friends, Today, I'm honored to share the thoughts of Manal Bedwany, the director of our Coptic Orphans office in Canada. — Nermien Riad It's incredible to be approaching Coptic Orphans' 25th Anniversary in the company of so many good memories and dedicated...
Coptic Values Link Oz Kids to Egypt at St. Mary and St. Mina’s Book Fair
Dear Friends, Today, I'm glad to share a report by Mary Loka, one of our donor relations associates. We're grateful for the boost from St. Mary and St. Mina’s Coptic Orthodox College in Sydney, and to all our supporters in Australia. — Nermien Riad Book fairs have...
Honoring Ola Ghabbour’s Legacy at Coptic Orphans’ 25th Anniversary Gala
I'm excited to begin sharing stories about the people we're honoring at our 25th Anniversary Galas in Australia, Canada, and the United States. At all three Galas, we'll be presenting the Leading by Example Award, which honors pioneers whose character and achievements...
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