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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...
A Selfie With His Holiness?
I still get excited every time I think of July 12, the high point of this summer's Serve to Learn program. What made that day so incredible is that His Holiness Pope Tawadros II held a special meeting with the volunteers, commending them for teaching children in...
‘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...
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