by Nermien Riad | Oct 11, 2014 | 25th Anniversary, Diaspora
Dear Friends, Today is the big day in Reston, Virginia… Coptic Orphans is celebrating 25 years of work for the love of the children of Egypt! Come be a part of the Gala! I look forward to seeing you this evening in Reston… and afterwards, if you can walk,... by Nermien Riad | Oct 7, 2014 | 25th Anniversary, Diaspora
Our 25th Anniversary Gala in Reston, Virginia is now just days away! I was excited to have the opportunity to ask Dr. Farouk El-Baz, who will receive our Leading by Example Award at the Gala on Oct. 11, about the experiences and perspectives that have shaped his... 
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 30, 2014 | 25th Anniversary, Coptic Church, Diaspora
We have many great traditions in our Church, where we come together as one family and celebrate our shared pride in our Coptic heritage. Many Coptic Churches recently celebrated the Martyrs Feast (El Nyrooz) and the new Coptic year. They had their annual festivals and... 
by Nermien Riad | Sep 12, 2014 | Diaspora
Dear Friends, I was recently invited to speak at the inaugural summit of In Defense of Christians, on whose board I serve. The Sept. 9-11 summit convened human rights experts, public officials, representatives in public office, policy makers, diplomats, and...