by Nermien Riad | Jun 9, 2016 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Diaspora
Do you want a career where you can grow professionally and make a difference in the lives of orphans and widows in Egypt? Coptic Orphans has openings for dedicated professionals who want to join a team that has been working to improve the lives of Egypt’s... 
by Nermien Riad | Jun 1, 2016 | Coptic Church, Diaspora
Dear Friends, Today is such an important day: The marking of the day our Savior found refuge in Egypt, and blessed our land and people. June 1, when we reflect on the Flight of the Holy Family, is an incredibly meaningful day for all Copts. So I’m excited to share,... 
by Nermien Riad | Mar 22, 2016 | Diaspora
Dear Friends, I was deeply honored to accept the Women’s Leadership Award from the ADC’s Women’s Empowerment Forum. I was able to deliver the keynote speech (below) on March 16 at the Egyptian Embassy in Washington, D.C. and receive the award along... 
by Nermien Riad | Dec 31, 2015 | Coptic Church, Diaspora, Egypt Church-Based Volunteers, Issues That Impact Children in Egypt, Serve To Learn
Dear Friends, Looking back at 2015, which had the children’s many academic successes, our meeting with His Holiness, the anniversary gala in Cairo, and a conference of nearly 500 Church-based volunteers, I can only express deep gratitude to God for making... 
by Nermien Riad | Oct 6, 2015 | Diaspora
Dear Friends, It’s always a huge source of encouragement when someone spontaneously dedicates a sponsored run or similar event to Coptic Orphans. So it was great to hear from Andero Morgos, our friend in the UK, that he was taking part in the Nov. 15 Vitality... 
by Nermien Riad | Aug 20, 2015 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Diaspora, International Volunteer Project, Serve To Learn
Dear Friends, A few weeks ago, 25 Serve to Learn volunteers from five different countries came together in Egypt for three weeks to serve, teach, and play with the world’s greatest kids! A lot of things happened during those three weeks… including an epic...