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... 
by Nermien Riad | Jun 9, 2016 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Diaspora
Do you want a career where you can grow professionally and make a difference in the lives of orphans and widows in Egypt? Coptic Orphans has openings for dedicated professionals who want to join a team that has been working to improve the lives of Egypt’s... 
by Nermien Riad | Apr 14, 2016 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Issues That Impact Children in Egypt
I’m excited to share this news with the whole Coptic Orphans family: Round III of the B’edaya microfinance initiative for mothers has officially launched! Coptic Orphans recently held ceremonies around Egypt honoring the 42 widowed mothers who will receive... 
by Nermien Riad | Mar 22, 2016 | Diaspora
Dear Friends, I was deeply honored to accept the Women’s Leadership Award from the ADC’s Women’s Empowerment Forum. I was able to deliver the keynote speech (below) on March 16 at the Egyptian Embassy in Washington, D.C. and receive the award along...