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... 
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...