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Do You Know About This Tremendous Opportunity?
I'm writing because at this moment, a huge opportunity lies before the Coptic community — one that each of us can have a role in seizing. What, exactly, is this opportunity? Service trips to Egypt. They're one of the most positive experiences the Coptic community can...
Are You Passionate About Making a Difference?
I wanted to try something new today — that is, sharing our job openings with you via this blog. If you want to make a difference every time you step into your workplace, one of these jobs might be the right one for you. Or you're already fulfilled in your job,...
Who’s Starting to Feel Empowered? These Young Egyptian Women
Dear Friends, Today, I'm glad to share the thoughts of Magda Abdelmalak, who directs the Coptic Orphans office in Egypt. And I'm excited that we'll be doing more work with these young women! — Nermien Riad Can you imagine an Egypt where young women feel safe enough to...
Proud to Be a Copt & Egyptian? Here Are 3 Ways That One Award Honors Our Values
You may already know that His Holiness Pope Tawadros II is doing Coptic Orphans a huge honor by accepting the Leading by Example Award in person at our 25th Anniversary Gala in Canada on Sept. 28. But the other day I realized that many people don't know the whole...
Egypt’s Orphanage Horrors – What Are We Going to Do About It?
I love what Ashraf Khalil has done in his Aug. 26 article for TIME, "Egypt's Orphans Struggle Long After Childhood Ends." It's a must-read. He casts light on the abuse of children trapped on the dark side of Egypt's social services. The only issue I have with it is...
She’s Not on the Cover of Forbes. Yet
Ice-cold orange juice crackles through my taste buds like lightning, taking the edge off the fiery Egyptian heat. Thank goodness for our relentless host, who's deaf to our protests of "No, please don't bother... no, really, we just had something to drink..." Defeated...
His Holiness Will Be There… Will You Accept Our Invitation, Too?
I have great news! His Holiness is blessing us with his presence at our 25th Anniversary Gala in Canada! His Holiness' commitment to attend is an incredible honor, and an affirmation of the amazing commitment that you've shown to the children in your years of...
Girls, Tolerance, Pyramids (And Other Wonders of the World)
I'm in a huge, sunlit room, and all around me, pairs of girls are busy with markers, scissors, and construction paper. There's a buzz in the air as they assemble models of Egypt's greatest engineering feat, the Pyramids. Don't worry - it's not a sweatshop churning out...
Was It Your Prayer That Saved Her?
"I like reading spiritual books, but I have a hard time finding them." Seems like a normal remark, yes? Unless you know that it's from a blind girl named Marina in the tiny Upper Egypt town of Tema. Not long before I met her, she looked headed for a life of endless...
Blessings in NC – A Visit to St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church
Dear Friends: Today, I’m excited to share the observations of Michel Awad, one of our donor relations associates based here at our headquarters in the greater Washington, D.C. area. — Nermien Riad It was a great blessing to visit St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church...
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