by Nermien Riad | Jul 22, 2015 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Coptic Church, Diaspora, Issues That Impact Children in Egypt
I’m writing to update you on Coptic Orphans’ support for the children of the 21 martyrs in Libya. This story actually begins 16 years ago, when we met with H.G. Bishop Pevnotios. Most of the Libya martyrs’ children weren’t even alive then. But today, you will find... 
by Nermien Riad | Jun 19, 2015 | Diaspora
Yesterday, an intolerant, hate-filled extremist murdered nine Christians — most of them women — as they prayed in their church. Our prayers are with them and their families. It happened in Charleston, South Carolina. But as a Copt, I had to think: “Sounds too... 
by Nermien Riad | May 14, 2015 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Diaspora
People get a lot of ideas about Coptic Orphans, some of them reasonable, some of them nutty. Here are the four most common things I hear about Coptic Orphans that make me want to explain, or point to things in our annual report, or tear out my hair. 1. Coptic Orphans... 
by Nermien Riad | Apr 6, 2015 | Diaspora, Serve To Learn
Not long ago, many of the staff here at Coptic Orphans sat down to talk about what it means to be a Copt. We also tried to figure out how Copts and our identity are intertwined with Egypt. As you can imagine, we talked a lot about molokhia. We started from the premise... 
by Nermien Riad | Apr 2, 2015 | Diaspora, Serve To Learn
I’ve just received great news: Through the grace of God, two generous donors are offering to send a pair of volunteers on our Serve to Learn trip to Egypt — for free! These donors have agreed to cover the program fee and airfare for two volunteers to take part... by Nermien Riad | Feb 26, 2015 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Diaspora
By murdering the 21 martyrs on camera, the Islamic State wanted to make us a passive audience for their theater of horrors. But against their own intentions, in trying to tell their story, the killers presented us with a clear choice and an important opportunity to...