by Nermien Riad | Jul 11, 2017 | Diaspora
Did you know that last year, generous and conscientious online Christmas buyers and sellers raised over $3,400 for the children in Egypt? That’s enough to extend the benefits of Coptic Orphans’ programs — quality education, better housing, medical care, mentoring — to... 
by Nermien Riad | Jun 1, 2017 | Diaspora
Dear Friends, I’m proud to present this guest post by Dr. John Awad, a recent graduate of the George Washington University School of Medicine, on our responsibility as Copts living outside of Egypt towards our brothers and sisters who are still there. I have... 
by Nermien Riad | Mar 10, 2017 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Coptic Church, Diaspora
We were grateful and blessed this week to receive the following letter from His Grace Metropolitan Bakhomious. Dear Coptic Orphans Staff, Peace and grace! We pray that the Lord blesses you. I am writing to thank you for your love and care for the fatherless children... 
by Nermien Riad | Dec 21, 2016 | Diaspora, Issues That Impact Children in Egypt
What will remain of our Coptic culture and community in Egypt in 100 years? Can our brothers and sisters in Christ there possibly thrive if we don’t stand with them? After the bombing of St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church, one of my colleagues told us —... 
by Nermien Riad | Dec 2, 2016 | Diaspora, Wise (and Godly) Giving
Dear Friend, I wanted to sincerely thank you for supporting Coptic Orphans, and to let you know that there is a way you can double or even triple the impact of your contributions — at no cost to you — through your employer’s matching gifts program. Your employer... 
by Nermien Riad | Nov 23, 2016 | Diaspora, Wise (and Godly) Giving
Dear Friend, Did you know that last year, generous and conscientious online Christmas buyers and sellers raised over $3,400 for the children in Egypt? That’s enough to extend the benefits of Coptic Orphans’ programs — quality education, better housing,...