by Nermien Riad | Dec 18, 2014 | Approaches to Charity and Development
It’s a weird world. I just read that Harry Potter — an orphan — is joining us to defeat evil. I’m not talking about the Dark Lord Voldemort here. Or children’s fantasy books. I’m talking about real-life evil: the abuse and neglect of untold... by Nermien Riad | Nov 27, 2014 | Approaches to Charity and Development
Dear Friends, Today, my family and I are celebrating a special time of remembrance for God’s blessings — Thanksgiving Day. It’s a pause for reflection and gratitude for people we’ve known and experiences we’ve shared. For that reason, I’d... 
by Nermien Riad | Nov 25, 2014 | Approaches to Charity and Development
Something really spectacular took place on the night of Oct. 23 at the Greater Theater of the Cairo Opera House! Now that I’ve caught my breath from our 25th Anniversary Galas, I wanted to share what happened that evening, when 22 young people in our Not Alone... 
by Nermien Riad | Nov 21, 2014 | Approaches to Charity and Development
Every day in Egypt, smart women — aspiring entrepreneurs — face challenges that would shred most people like a dry leaf in a wood chipper. For starters, most women there contend with crushing sexism and soaring inflation. But Egypt’s widows face even huger... by Nermien Riad | Nov 12, 2014 | Approaches to Charity and Development
Dear Friends, Today, I’m excited to share this good news from Venis Senada, our training and development manager. — Nermien Riad Have you heard of the Petra Institute, and have you ever thought about what an invitation to their 25th anniversary celebration could... 
by Nermien Riad | Nov 7, 2014 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Issues: The Girl Child, Valuable Girl Project
Paper crowns and graduation caps — bright orange and red, they decorate this airy, sunlit room overlooking the dusty streets of Upper Egypt. Hand-written on each, in black marker with silver flourishes, are the words “Valuable Girl!” I’m back...