by Nermien Riad | Oct 5, 2014 | 25th Anniversary, Approaches to Charity and Development, Coptic Church, Diaspora
Dear Friends, September 28, 2014, was an amazing day. That’s when His Holiness Pope Tawadros II blessed Coptic Orphans by appearing in person at our 25th Anniversary Gala in Canada to accept the Leading by Example Award. I can’t describe what an... 
by Nermien Riad | Oct 1, 2014 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Diaspora, Sponsorship
Dear Friends, I’m happy to share this story from Australia today! It comes from Mary Loka, our donor relations associate. So grateful to these folks for being there for the children… good on ya, mates! — Nermien Riad Amidst all the preparations for Coptic... 
by Nermien Riad | Sep 11, 2014 | 25th Anniversary, Approaches to Charity and Development, Diaspora
Dear Friends, Today, I’m glad to share a report by Mary Loka, one of our donor relations associates. We’re grateful for the boost from St. Mary and St. Mina’s Coptic Orthodox College in Sydney, and to all our supporters in Australia. — Nermien Riad Book... 
by Nermien Riad | Sep 8, 2014 | Approaches to Charity and Development
I wanted to try something new today — that is, sharing our job openings with you via this blog. If you want to make a difference every time you step into your workplace, one of these jobs might be the right one for you. Or you’re already fulfilled in your job,... 
by Nermien Riad | Aug 28, 2014 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Issues That Impact Children in Egypt
I love what Ashraf Khalil has done in his Aug. 26 article for TIME, “Egypt’s Orphans Struggle Long After Childhood Ends.” It’s a must-read. He casts light on the abuse of children trapped on the dark side of Egypt’s social services. The... by Nermien Riad | Aug 27, 2014 | Approaches to Charity and Development
Ice-cold orange juice crackles through my taste buds like lightning, taking the edge off the fiery Egyptian heat. Thank goodness for our relentless host, who’s deaf to our protests of “No, please don’t bother… no, really, we just had something...