by Nermien Riad | Nov 21, 2014 | Approaches to Charity and Development
Every day in Egypt, smart women — aspiring entrepreneurs — face challenges that would shred most people like a dry leaf in a wood chipper. For starters, most women there contend with crushing sexism and soaring inflation. But Egypt’s widows face even huger... by Nermien Riad | Nov 14, 2014 | Serve To Learn
Tomorrow (Nov. 15) is the last day to submit your application for the Jan. 16-Feb. 7 Serve to Learn trip! If you don’t already know, Serve to Learn is a three-week trip to Egypt where you have the opportunity to really find yourself in the service of others.... by Nermien Riad | Nov 12, 2014 | Approaches to Charity and Development
Dear Friends, Today, I’m excited to share this good news from Venis Senada, our training and development manager. — Nermien Riad Have you heard of the Petra Institute, and have you ever thought about what an invitation to their 25th anniversary celebration could... 
by Nermien Riad | Nov 10, 2014 | Issues:Education, Serve To Learn
Heads up! The last day to apply for the Jan. 16-Feb. 7 Serve to Learn is November 15! Serve to Learn is a life-changing , three-week trip to Egypt that brings together youth from all over the world to teach loving, inspiring, and adorable children basic... 
by Nermien Riad | Nov 7, 2014 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Issues: The Girl Child, Valuable Girl Project
Paper crowns and graduation caps — bright orange and red, they decorate this airy, sunlit room overlooking the dusty streets of Upper Egypt. Hand-written on each, in black marker with silver flourishes, are the words “Valuable Girl!” I’m back...