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The Story of the Copts Heard on Global Stage

The Story of the Copts Heard on Global Stage

by Nermien Riad | Sep 30, 2022 | Approaches to Charity and Development

Watch the full speech here. Last week, Coptic Orphans was one of four civil society representatives selected to give a statement at the United Nations’ General Assembly high-level meeting on minority rights.   I used this rare opportunity to highlight the remarkable...
Baseeta: One Giant Step Towards Women’s Empowerment and Financial Inclusion

Baseeta: One Giant Step Towards Women’s Empowerment and Financial Inclusion

by Nermien Riad | Nov 5, 2021 | "The Widow's Cause", Approaches to Charity and Development, Women

Baseeta (Arabic for “as simple as that”) is Coptic Orphans’ new, unique initiative to provide over 8,000 widowed mothers with financial inclusion. Baseeta will amplify the skills they need to harness opportunities offered by the fast-arriving digital economy. That...
U.N. Report Highlights Coptic Orphans’ Work with Diasporic Communities

U.N. Report Highlights Coptic Orphans’ Work with Diasporic Communities

by Nermien Riad | Jul 22, 2021 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Diaspora

Coptic Orphans is advocating for the children by helping to focus the United Nations’ attention on the key role that diasporas play in economic development and poverty alleviation.   A July 2021 statement by the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) includes a...
Coptic Orphans Sponsors Conference to Boost Online Learning in Egypt

Coptic Orphans Sponsors Conference to Boost Online Learning in Egypt

by Nermien Riad | May 3, 2021 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Issues:Education

  Coptic Orphans is continuing its role as a catalyst of digital education, and as a partner of Egyptian officials in promoting online learning. As part of broader efforts to counter Covid’s effects on our children’s learning, Coptic Orphans was...
Watch Nermien Riad’s Interview with Religious Freedom Institute on COVID-19’s Impact in Egypt

Watch Nermien Riad’s Interview with Religious Freedom Institute on COVID-19’s Impact in Egypt

by CO Editor | Jun 30, 2020 | Approaches to Charity and Development, COVID-19

  Coptic Orphans Executive Director Nermien Riad joined Jeremy Barker of the Religious Freedom Institute to talk about the impact of COVID-19 on Egypt. She reminded us that it is crucial to focus not only on the health, but also on the economic effect of the...
A Child Finds Confidence in Her Musical Talents

A Child Finds Confidence in Her Musical Talents

by Nermien Riad | May 18, 2020 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Uncategorized

With the help of a Not Alone program Rep, Nancy gained the skills and confidence to express her love of God through music.

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