by Nermien Riad | Jan 3, 2019 | 30th Anniversary, Issues That Impact Children in Egypt, Issues:Education, Serve To Learn, TAMKEEN
By now you’re probably aware that this year marked our 30th anniversary, and you’ve have seen our logo, “30th Anniversary, Celebrating 45,000 Children Empowered.” But if you’re like me, you may have seen this logo on our website and social media and wondered: “Hmmm…... 
by Nermien Riad | Sep 20, 2018 | 30th Anniversary, Issues:Education, Women
This year, as Coptic Orphans celebrates 30 years of serving Egypt’s fatherless children at our anniversary galas, we will recognize three bright young women by honoring each of them with our Leading By Example award. We are so proud of Martina Shenouda, Barbara... 
by Nermien Riad | Aug 23, 2018 | Diaspora, Issues: Child Labor, Issues:Education, Sponsorship, Visits to Egypt
As a teenager growing up in America, I couldn’t wait until my 16th birthday so I could finally start to drive. Then when I turned 17, I couldn’t wait to be 18 so I could vote. After reaching that milestone, I started college and found myself impatiently counting the... 
by Nermien Riad | Mar 12, 2018 | Issues:Education
Dear Friends, I pray that you had a blessed start to your new year, and continue to witness God’s gracious blessings as we approach the joyous Feast of the Nativity in just a few days. With the culmination of 2017 behind us, we are encouraged by the goodness of our... 
by Nermien Riad | Oct 5, 2016 | Issues:Education, Serve To Learn
Dear Friends, Applications for the Serve to Learn Jan 21 – Feb 11 trip are due Oct 15. So if you’re thinking about applying, do it soon, because time is running out fast! For those of you who don’t know what Serve to Learn is, allow me to explain it... 
by Nermien Riad | Sep 2, 2016 | Issues:Education, Sponsorship
I’m writing to share good news about the fruits of Coptic Orphans’ work in education for the children. In 2015, a record-breaking 69 hard-working Coptic Orphans youths were awarded scholarships. With your prayers, love, and encouragement, with the...