by Nermien Riad | Feb 19, 2015 | Diaspora
The martyrdom of the 21 has united Copts around the world. To make sure the bereaved families get the assistance they need, I wanted to share the many online channels by which you can show support: Coptic Orthodox Church Centre UK The Coptic Orthodox Diocese of New... by Nermien Riad | Jan 16, 2015 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Coptic Church, Diaspora
I just arrived in Egypt. Not long after my plane touched down, I received an email with this quote: “Coptic Orphans has always been near and dear to our hearts. We admire the work of Coptic Orphans and in our small way, we look for opportunities to partake in... 
by Nermien Riad | Jan 14, 2015 | Diaspora, Serve To Learn
I’ve been interviewing our Serve to Learn volunteers so that everyone can hear about the program from those who’ve done it. Today, I’m proud to share the reflections of John Eskandar, who took part in Serve to Learn 2014. For those of you who... 
by Nermien Riad | Jan 9, 2015 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Coptic Church, Diaspora
One of my heroes is H.G. Bishop Samuel, who departed from this earth in 1981 after a lifetime of great accomplishments for the Coptic Church in Egypt and around the world. Did his story end in 1981? Far from it; you and I will spend 2015 benefiting from his foresight... 
by Nermien Riad | Jan 6, 2015 | 25th Anniversary, Diaspora
Dear Friends, As we prepare to celebrate Christ’s birth with our loved ones, I wanted to share this reflection. May this Christmas be filled with love and joy for you and your family! One Body in Christ, Nermien Riad “Being a Rep with Coptic Orphans has... 
by Nermien Riad | Dec 24, 2014 | Coptic Church, Diaspora, Egypt Church-Based Volunteers
Nothing is impossible for our God… as I was reminded by a story I heard in Egypt this summer. A young woman in our program, Mary, fell two stories while hanging out laundry on a line high above the street. Her spine broke, leaving her bed-bound and in agonizing...