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... 
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 | May 28, 2014 | Coptic Church, Diaspora, Sponsorship
It was a warm April morning in Minya when I sat down to chat with George. That’s when I found out you’re a grandparent. Surprised? I was, too. It took being in Egypt, sitting there with George, to wake me up. To remind me that God decides what happens to...