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... 
by Nermien Riad | Dec 22, 2014 | Diaspora
Do you love children? Are you passionate about making a difference? Join a team that’s been working for 25 years to improve the lives of the children of Egypt! We’re grateful beyond words that His Holiness Pope Tawadros II came to our 25th Anniversary Gala... 
by Nermien Riad | Dec 9, 2014 | Diaspora
We all remember with sadness the killings of seven Copts in Libya in February of this year. Fortunately, many of you also remembered the bereaved families left behind. When that terrible news reached the world, people began calling our office saying: “I want to... 
by Nermien Riad | Nov 24, 2014 | 25th Anniversary, Coptic Church, Diaspora
Dear Friends, By the grace of God, and thanks to a spectacular team effort by volunteers, staff, and supporters, our 25th Anniversary Galas achieved everything we’d hoped and prayed for! To everyone who helped create the Galas in Canada, the United States, and... by Nermien Riad | Oct 11, 2014 | 25th Anniversary, Diaspora
Dear Friends, Today is the big day in Reston, Virginia… Coptic Orphans is celebrating 25 years of work for the love of the children of Egypt! Come be a part of the Gala! I look forward to seeing you this evening in Reston… and afterwards, if you can walk,... by Nermien Riad | Oct 7, 2014 | 25th Anniversary, Diaspora
Our 25th Anniversary Gala in Reston, Virginia is now just days away! I was excited to have the opportunity to ask Dr. Farouk El-Baz, who will receive our Leading by Example Award at the Gala on Oct. 11, about the experiences and perspectives that have shaped his...