by Nermien Riad | Dec 2, 2016 | Diaspora, Wise (and Godly) Giving
Dear Friend, I wanted to sincerely thank you for supporting Coptic Orphans, and to let you know that there is a way you can double or even triple the impact of your contributions — at no cost to you — through your employer’s matching gifts program. Your employer... 
by Nermien Riad | Nov 23, 2016 | Diaspora, Wise (and Godly) Giving
Dear Friend, Did you know that last year, generous and conscientious online Christmas buyers and sellers raised over $3,400 for the children in Egypt? That’s enough to extend the benefits of Coptic Orphans’ programs — quality education, better housing,... 
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...