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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...
Coptic Orphans: A Beacon of Unity in Egypt
While Egypt is going through the darkest days in its history with churches torched, businesses ransacked and innocent people killed, Coptic Orphans continues to plough through the religious divide and plants seeds of unity and harmony. Despite the turmoil and violence...
Village’s Last Christian Woman: Would You Leave?
Imagine being the only young Christian woman left in a small village in Egypt’s south. Would you be intimidated enough to leave? When Soheir lost her husband, she knew she had to face her community, one that looked down on women in general and Christian women in...
Coptic Orphans Statement on Recent Events in Egypt
[For Immediate Release] Contact: Hanan Baky Phone: (703) 641-8910 Email: hbaky@copticorphans.org Website: ...
Rebuild Torched Churches
August 14 will be remembered by many generations to come. It's the day our Church stood firm in its faith and as meek as "a lamb before its shearer" against vicious attacks. I was beside myself with rage hearing of churches in Egypt set ablaze and looted one...
New Report Confirms: Copts Out-Give Egypt as a Whole
The Hudson Institute just published a report on philanthropic freedom worldwide. It's an interesting read if you want a global perspective on how easily--or not-so-easily--charities run around the world. But some figures it cites (from another study) are a far cry...
Courage in Egypt
The brave men and women protesting last month were able to change the course of history for Egypt. Their courage and outspokenness must have passed on to some of our children in Egypt as well. Most of the children in our program deal with things in their daily life,...
Bridging Egypt’s Religious Divide
As Egypt’s future remains uncertain with political and religious unrest our Valuable Girl Project continues to make strides building bridges of tolerance and understanding between Christians and Muslims. It's becoming more common in Egypt, especially in rural areas,...
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