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‘An Incredible Blessing’ — A Visit to St. Mary and St. John the Beloved Convent
I'm excited to share the reflections 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 for Coptic Orphans to visit St. Mary and St. John the Beloved Convent...
Valuable Girl Project: Finding Peace in Times of Turbulence
I'm traveling in Egypt this month, visiting our children and partners, and it's no secret that these are not the easiest of times here. In places, economic pressures are causing the fabric of society to fray. In these times, the work of the Valuable Girl Project is...
You Reap What You Sew
I'm always struck by how microfinance is truly one of those things where you get back what you put into it. That's what makes it part of a transformational approach to development, as opposed to a "handouts" approach. This kind of approach is critically important when...
‘A Life-Changing Experience’ — Mena Hanna Reflects on Interning at Coptic Orphans
Dear Friends: I'm pleased to share the reflections of Mena Hanna, who showed his great skills in the summer of 2013 as an intern at our headquarters in the greater Washington, DC area. We're grateful for his hard work and dedication to the children of Egypt. — Nermien...
‘Faith in God and Mission’ Make Coptic Orphans Different — 25th Anniversary Interview With Dr. Atef Moawad
Dear Friends: In 2014, Coptic Orphans has been celebrating 25 years of love for the children and honoring the promise to stand with them, their families, and their communities in Egypt. Together, we've empowered over 30,000 kids to obtain better educations and break...
‘Religion, Pure and Undefiled’
Dear Friends: I’m glad to have another opportunity to share the insightful writing of Stephen Kopalchick, who this spring traveled with Coptic Orphans to Egypt to observe the challenges facing ordinary people. This post originally appeared on the blog of the The St....
The Persecution of Christians and the Prayers of the Saints
Dear Friends: I'm glad to share with you a piece of excellent reporting and reflection by Stephen Kopalchick, who recently traveled with Coptic Orphans to Egypt to witness the situation there first-hand. His words originally appeared as a post on the blog of the The...
Congratulations — You’re a Grandparent!
It was a warm April morning in Minya when I sat down to chat with George. That's when I found out you're a grandparent. Surprised? I was, too. It took being in Egypt, sitting there with George, to wake me up. To remind me that God decides what happens to the seeds we...
Celebrating the Feast of Christ’s Entry into the Land of Egypt
Dear Friends, Whenever I'm in Egypt, I get chills just thinking, "Jesus Himself may have been in this exact place where I'm standing now." It's amazing that our Savior found refuge in Egypt, and that He blessed our land and people. That's why June 1, when we celebrate...
‘A Real Show of God’s Love’ — Ben Marcos Recalls Serve to Learn (Application Deadline April 15!)
The last day to apply for Serve to Learn is April 15! This is an opportunity to be part of an inspiring and life-transforming experience serving God's children. Serve to Learn is our unique summer program that brings people from all over the world to Egypt to teach...
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