by Nermien Riad | Jul 22, 2015 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Coptic Church, Diaspora, Issues That Impact Children in Egypt
I’m writing to update you on Coptic Orphans’ support for the children of the 21 martyrs in Libya. This story actually begins 16 years ago, when we met with H.G. Bishop Pevnotios. Most of the Libya martyrs’ children weren’t even alive then. But today, you will find... 
by Nermien Riad | May 14, 2015 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Diaspora
People get a lot of ideas about Coptic Orphans, some of them reasonable, some of them nutty. Here are the four most common things I hear about Coptic Orphans that make me want to explain, or point to things in our annual report, or tear out my hair. 1. Coptic Orphans... by Nermien Riad | May 10, 2015 | "The Widow's Cause", Approaches to Charity and Development, Issues:Education
Good news about Egypt is precious these days, so I wanted to share a few wonderful developments that give me a feeling of hope. I came across the following news this morning in Save the Children’s new State of the World’s Mothers report, and I thought,... 
by Nermien Riad | Apr 17, 2015 | Approaches to Charity and Development
Flying over the Mediterranean this week, it was hard to forget the sight of the 21 martyrs’ blood mixing with the sea as they gave up their souls to Christ. During this Feast of the Resurrection, I was struck by another sea image. It was one of a boat, which I... 
by Nermien Riad | Apr 9, 2015 | "The Widow's Cause"
When darkness falls, as it did in Libya, I’m amazed at how God sends reminders of His love. This Easter, I’m reminded of that love by the story of Verena, a mother so depressed she was ready to end her life — and yet, she found a new beginning. Verena began suffering...