by Nermien Riad | Feb 9, 2016 | Issues: The Girl Child
“B’edaya has had a big impact on my life; it makes me feel that I’m not a burden on my kids, and I’m able to manage my household finances and prepare for my daughter’s marriage.” When Shereen, a budding small businesswoman and micro-loan recipient,... 
by Nermien Riad | Jan 28, 2016 | Issues: The Girl Child, Valuable Girl Project
I’m writing today with sadness, because Leila, one of the participants in the Valuable Girl Project, recently passed away. Like all of the Little Sisters in the project, Leila is someone we cherished. Her loss is felt deeply by staff, family, and her friends.... 
by Nermien Riad | Dec 31, 2015 | Coptic Church, Diaspora, Egypt Church-Based Volunteers, Issues That Impact Children in Egypt, Serve To Learn
Dear Friends, Looking back at 2015, which had the children’s many academic successes, our meeting with His Holiness, the anniversary gala in Cairo, and a conference of nearly 500 Church-based volunteers, I can only express deep gratitude to God for making... 
by Nermien Riad | Nov 24, 2015 | Wise (and Godly) Giving
Dear Friend, Did you know that your employer may make a “matching gift” that doubles or even triples the power of your donation to Coptic Orphans? Many companies match their employees’ gifts for tax purposes, to create good public relations, or to... 
by Nermien Riad | Nov 17, 2015 | Approaches to Charity and Development
Dear Friend, Will you be using Amazon or other online retailers this Christmas? If you are, there’s an easy way you can make every purchase into a life-changing gift for orphans in Egypt. Here’s how you can do it. Many online retailers will donate to the nonprofit of...