by Nermien Riad | Oct 18, 2018 | Coptic Church, Diaspora, Martyr, Serve To Learn
Let me start off by saying that tattoos are not for everyone. Given the more common deterrents such as the pain involved or the potential health risks associated with getting “inked”, some might wonder why anyone would willingly choose to permanently mark themselves.... 
by Nermien Riad | Aug 23, 2018 | Diaspora, Issues: Child Labor, Issues:Education, Sponsorship, Visits to Egypt
As a teenager growing up in America, I couldn’t wait until my 16th birthday so I could finally start to drive. Then when I turned 17, I couldn’t wait to be 18 so I could vote. After reaching that milestone, I started college and found myself impatiently counting the... 
by | Jun 1, 2018 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Diaspora, Wise (and Godly) Giving
Dear Friends, There is great sadness in my heart for the passing away of Dr. Fayez Michel, but with that sadness I also have great hope in, and knowledge of the resurrection of our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ. I want to offer my sincerest condolences to his... 
by Nermien Riad | Apr 19, 2018 | Diaspora, Uncategorized
Dear Friends, I hope that you and your family have had a joyous Feast of the Resurrection this year, and that the Holy 50 days are a source of endless blessings for you. If you are anything like me, you spend a lot of time in April looking at your tax returns and... 
by Nermien Riad | Mar 9, 2018 | Diaspora
Renee visiting one of her sponsored children. Dear Sponsors, Did you know that every year, over 100 sponsors from all over the world travel to Egypt to visit their children in their homes? And every year, I love to listen to the stories of how the visits change both... 
by Nermien Riad | Jul 18, 2017 | Diaspora
Dear Friends, When Coptic Orphans supporter Lara Mikhail from Tarzana, CA, reached out with her idea of hosting a SoulCycle fundraising event, I was thrilled, but when I actually saw the pictures and read her email about how the event went, I had to share it with...