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... 
by Nermien Riad | May 16, 2014 | Coptic Church, Diaspora
Dear Friends, Whenever I’m in Egypt, I get chills just thinking, “Jesus Himself may have been in this exact place where I’m standing now.” It’s amazing that our Savior found refuge in Egypt, and that He blessed our land and people.... by Nermien Riad | Feb 21, 2014 | Diaspora, Serve To Learn
Serve to Learn, the unique volunteer program for teaching kids in Egypt, is coming soon! Here’s a short guide to why there’s really nothing holding you back from applying to be part of this life-changing July 4-27 program, even if you’re... 
by | Aug 8, 2013 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Coptic Church, Diaspora, Egypt Church-Based Volunteers
The Hudson Institute just published a report on philanthropic freedom worldwide. It’s an interesting read if you want a global perspective on how easily–or not-so-easily–charities run around the world. But some figures it cites (from another study)... 
by Nermien Riad | May 15, 2013 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Coptic Church, Diaspora, Egypt Church-Based Volunteers
Susanna stood with her head held high, telling her story to His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, hundreds of volunteer Reps, and Coptic Orphans staff at St. Mark’s Cathedral on March 31. When she lost her father, extended family members took advantage of the family’s...