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COVID: You are safeguarding the child’s mental health. Here’s how.
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. - Isaiah 41:10 The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting all of us – if not physically, then mentally. The fear of...
A Child Finds Confidence in Her Musical Talents
With the help of a Not Alone program Rep, Nancy gained the skills and confidence to express her love of God through music.
How Coptic Orphans is Responding to the COVID-19 Outbreak
As the world is met with increasing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, we pray you and your family are safe. We understand you may be concerned about the effect of COVID-19 on the children and families we serve in Egypt. We have been planning very diligently to...
WHAT COULD WE HAVE DONE TO SAVE THE 21? A LOT MORE
The post below was published in 2015 on the day when the 21 martyrs submitted their spirits to the Lord. In commemoration of the 5th anniversary of their martyrdom (which was recently on February 15, 2020) here is the post. Mourning the 21 martyrs at candlelit vigil,...
God’s Children Never Left Behind
February 15th marks the fifth anniversary of 20 Copts and one Christian man from Ghana who were brutally killed by ISIS for their faith on the shores of Libya—these were the 21 whose death was broadcast to the world. What brought them to Libya in the first...
2020 Pope Cyril IV Scholarship: Creating a Path for Future Influencers
For those of us not well-acquainted with Pope Cyril IV (not to be confused with the well-known, Pope Cyril VI), he was a man of God who accomplished much during his relatively short papacy, serving as the 110th Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark....
Defending Innocence in Egypt: How Our Children Learn to Protect Themselves
On an afternoon, like most days, Mina was walking home from school. But little did Mina know, this day would be unlike any other. It would be a day that he would remember for years to come. Mina was stopped by a stranger, a young man in his 20s, who seemed...
How Can We Protect Our Children in Egypt This Holiday Season?
Jesus said, “Let the little children come unto me, and do not forbid them: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” -Matthew 19:14 This holiday season, I know you will have the opportunity to embrace your children and tell them how much you love them… I know you are...
Thank You for the Most Memorable Night!
As this year's gala, we were so happy to honor and celebrate the “Good and Faithful Servants” in our community, like Dr. Andrew Abraham and Dr. Raymond Schinazi. So, in celebration and gratitude, I'd like to share photos from the gala and invite you to share them with...
Letters from the Field: Love is the Best Teacher
A widowed mother stands outside her home in Egypt (As told by a Volunteer Rep in Upper Egypt) I first met Sarah about a year ago, when she and her sons first joined the Not Alone...
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