by | Apr 26, 2013 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Coptic Church, Diaspora, Egypt Church-Based Volunteers
On March 31, 2013, hundreds of Coptic Orphans volunteers, along with key staff, met with His Holiness Pope Tawadros II at St. Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Cairo. Here is His Holiness’ evaluation of Coptic Orphans based on personal involvement with... 
by Nermien Riad | Apr 17, 2013 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Diaspora
Under the current Islamic government God extended His mighty hand and Coptic Orphans is now a registered international organization in Egypt. Acting on God’s calling to “Bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow’s cause.” we started serving the fatherless and... by | Nov 6, 2012 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Diaspora
The Diaspora Engagement Alliance, a partnership between the US Department of State, USAID, and the Migration Policy Institute, recently published a post on the work of Coptic Orphans. The Great Pyramids of Giza represent the biggest cornerstone of Egyptian pride. If... 
by | Oct 10, 2012 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Diaspora, Sponsorship
Coptic Orphans is an absolutely fantastic organization. What really impressed me is that the Volunteer Rep knows the family and is well aware of their struggles. This resounding praise comes from Michael Boctor of Montreal, who has been sponsoring a family in Egypt... by | Jul 26, 2012 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Diaspora
A few months ago, Coptic Orphans held a High Achievers Ceremony celebrating children and youth who did great things: excelled academically, overcame tough challenges and perfected their talents. Now, with the results of Thanaweya Amma (least year of high school)... by Nermien Riad | Jul 11, 2012 | Diaspora
I was having dinner recently with a group of Copts who had just moved to the United States. I asked one of them whether he missed Egypt. “I miss my life in Egypt,” he responded, “but that Egypt is gone. That train has definitely pulled out of the station.” That really...