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 | Jul 17, 2014 | Coptic Church, Serve To Learn
I’m excited to share the reflections of Michel Awad, one of our donor relations associates based here at our headquarters in the greater Washington, D.C. area. — Nermien Riad It was a great blessing for Coptic Orphans to visit St. Mary and St. John the Beloved... 
by Nermien Riad | Jul 2, 2014 | "The Widow's Cause", Approaches to Charity and Development, Coptic Church
I’m always struck by how microfinance is truly one of those things where you get back what you put into it. That’s what makes it part of a transformational approach to development, as opposed to a “handouts” approach. This kind of approach is... 
by Nermien Riad | Jun 25, 2014 | Approaches to Charity and Development
Dear Friends: I’m pleased to share the reflections of Mena Hanna, who showed his great skills in the summer of 2013 as an intern at our headquarters in the greater Washington, DC area. We’re grateful for his hard work and dedication to the children of... 
by Nermien Riad | Jun 19, 2014 | 25th Anniversary
Dear Friends: In 2014, Coptic Orphans has been celebrating 25 years of love for the children and honoring the promise to stand with them, their families, and their communities in Egypt. Together, we’ve empowered over 30,000 kids to obtain better educations and...