by Nermien Riad | Aug 13, 2014 | Issues:Education
“I like reading spiritual books, but I have a hard time finding them.” Seems like a normal remark, yes? Unless you know that it’s from a blind girl named Marina in the tiny Upper Egypt town of Tema. Not long before I met her, she looked headed for a... by Nermien Riad | Jan 29, 2014 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Issues:Education, Serve To Learn
It’s not what you expect. Yes, the basic facts are simple: Serve to Learn is a unique Coptic Orphans program that connects young people from around the globe to Egypt, and this summer it will run July 4-26. When you take part, you’ll lead activities in... by Nermien Riad | Jan 22, 2014 | Issues:Education
Because Egypt’s future depends on connecting our most extraordinary students with a higher-quality education, Coptic Orphans has launched the iNPower scholarships. This initiative builds on all of the lessons we’ve learned in empowering 30,000 young Egyptians to... 
by | Sep 5, 2013 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Egypt Revolution, Issues That Impact Children in Egypt, Issues:Education
While Egypt is going through the darkest days in its history with churches torched, businesses ransacked and innocent people killed, Coptic Orphans continues to plough through the religious divide and plants seeds of unity and harmony. Despite the turmoil and violence... 
by | Jul 23, 2013 | Issues That Impact Children in Egypt, Issues:Education
As Egypt’s future remains uncertain with political and religious unrest our Valuable Girl Project continues to make strides building bridges of tolerance and understanding between Christians and Muslims. It’s becoming more common in Egypt, especially in rural... by | May 29, 2013 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Issues That Impact Children in Egypt, Issues:Education
Millions of girls worldwide face insurmountable obstacles to getting an education. Here’s one thing Mariam, a participant in the Valuable Girl Project, wants to share with girls around the the world about education.