by Nermien Riad | Sep 9, 2014 | Serve To Learn
I’m writing because at this moment, a huge opportunity lies before the Coptic community — one that each of us can have a role in seizing. What, exactly, is this opportunity? Service trips to Egypt. They’re one of the most positive experiences the Coptic... 
by Nermien Riad | Sep 8, 2014 | Approaches to Charity and Development
I wanted to try something new today — that is, sharing our job openings with you via this blog. If you want to make a difference every time you step into your workplace, one of these jobs might be the right one for you. Or you’re already fulfilled in your job,... 
by Nermien Riad | Sep 2, 2014 | Issues: The Girl Child, TAMKEEN
Dear Friends, Today, I’m glad to share the thoughts of Magda Abdelmalak, who directs the Coptic Orphans office in Egypt. And I’m excited that we’ll be doing more work with these young women! — Nermien Riad Can you imagine an Egypt where young women... by Nermien Riad | Aug 29, 2014 | 25th Anniversary
You may already know that His Holiness Pope Tawadros II is doing Coptic Orphans a huge honor by accepting the Leading by Example Award in person at our 25th Anniversary Gala in Canada on Sept. 28. But the other day I realized that many people don’t know the... 
by Nermien Riad | Aug 28, 2014 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Issues That Impact Children in Egypt
I love what Ashraf Khalil has done in his Aug. 26 article for TIME, “Egypt’s Orphans Struggle Long After Childhood Ends.” It’s a must-read. He casts light on the abuse of children trapped on the dark side of Egypt’s social services. The...