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‘The Kids Loved Us Even Before We Arrived’ — Mariam Magar Reflects on Reasons to Serve to Learn
April 15 is the last day to apply for Serve to Learn. I want everyone to hear about the program straight from people who've actually done it, so I'm excited to follow up on interviews with Kirollos and Alex by talking with Mariam Magar. If you don't already know,...
‘I am Forever a Changed Person’ — Alex Khrestian Thinks Back on Serve to Learn
Summer will be here soon, and the April 15 deadline for Serve to Learn applications is coming up fast. To make sure that you can hear about Serve to Learn directly from people who’ve done it, I'm bringing you another in our series of "alumni" interviews! If you're...
‘DO IT!’ — Kirollos Barsoum Shares His Reflections on Serve to Learn
With the April 15 deadline for Serve to Learn applications approaching fast, I thought you might want to hear about the program straight from people who've done it! For those of you who might not already be familiar with Serve to Learn, it's our unique summer program...
Top 5 Myths Why You Can’t Take Part in Serve to Learn Debunked
Serve to Learn, the unique volunteer program for teaching kids in Egypt, is coming soon! Here's a short guide to why there's really nothing holding you back from applying to be part of this life-changing July 4-27 program, even if you're saying, "But I can't,...
Teach Coptic Kids This Summer Through Serve to Learn!
It's not what you expect. Yes, the basic facts are simple: Serve to Learn is a unique Coptic Orphans program that connects young people from around the globe to Egypt, and this summer it will run July 4-26. When you take part, you'll lead activities in English and...
iNPower Scholarships: Making Top-Tier University Education Possible for Egypt’s Best Young Students
Because Egypt’s future depends on connecting our most extraordinary students with a higher-quality education, Coptic Orphans has launched the iNPower scholarships. This initiative builds on all of the lessons we’ve learned in empowering 30,000 young Egyptians to...
Burning Fire: From Retaliation to Resurrection
His Grace Bishop Angaelos, General Bishop of the Coptic Church in the United Kingdom addressed the situation of Copts in Egypt at the Institute of Catholic Culture on October 1, 2013.
In the Fiery Furnace
“Our house is engulfed in flames. Hurry before they kill us.” The distressed sister of our volunteer Rep Saeed placed a frantic call for help as the pro-Morsi mob burnt down her house in Diabiya, Beni Suef. With these words ringing loud, Rep Saeed raced out to...
Coptic Christians Target for Attack in Times of National Stress
Coptic Christians have been a part of the social fabric of Egypt for centuries, but in recent history they have also become a target for assault and discrimination. In the days since the ouster of former President Morsi, Coptic churches have been attacked in some of...
Shot for Bread
When Atef's mother heard a faint knock on the door, she was relieved thinking her son was back with bread for dinner. Nothing prepared her for the shocking sight she was about to see. Standing in the doorway supported by two men; drenched in blood, the 14-year old boy...
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