by Nermien Riad | Nov 16, 2016 | "The Widow's Cause"
Ireney doesn’t seem to know the meaning of the words “take it easy,” which may explain how she’s built her business into a source of family pride and dignity. You last heard about Ireney in 2014, when I visited her in Samalout. She overwhelmed me with hospitality... 
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 21, 2016 | Serve To Learn
Dear Friends, As this summer comes to an end, I’m moved to share with you a story from Serve to Learn 2016 volunteer Gina Masoud. This story is part of the “A picture is worth 1000 words” series where we ask volunteers to pick an image from their... 
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... 
by Nermien Riad | Jul 27, 2016 | Issues: The Girl Child, Valuable Girl Project
What happens when you awaken someone’s understanding of their own rights and self-worth? Valuable Girl Project coordinators know that awakening, because they’ve seen it on the faces — and heard it in the words — of young women in some of Egypt’s...