by kbarsoum | Aug 8, 2013 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Coptic Church, Diaspora, Egypt Church-Based Volunteers
The Hudson Institute just published a report on philanthropic freedom worldwide. It’s an interesting read if you want a global perspective on how easily–or not-so-easily–charities run around the world. But some figures it cites (from another study)...
by kbarsoum | Jul 23, 2013 | Issues That Impact Children in Egypt, Issues:Education
As Egypt’s future remains uncertain with political and religious unrest our Valuable Girl Project continues to make strides building bridges of tolerance and understanding between Christians and Muslims. It’s becoming more common in Egypt, especially in rural...
by kbarsoum | Jul 1, 2013 | Approaches to Charity and Development
Egypt faces imminent economic collapse and struggles to find political and social cohesiveness two years after the revolution. But as things fall apart all around, the Coptic Church is thriving in Egypt. What exactly is happening? And is this the beginning of a new...
by kbarsoum | May 29, 2013 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Issues That Impact Children in Egypt, Issues:Education
Millions of girls worldwide face insurmountable obstacles to getting an education. Here’s one thing Mariam, a participant in the Valuable Girl Project, wants to share with girls around the the world about education.
by kbarsoum | May 18, 2013 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Coptic Church, Egypt Revolution
Editor’s Note from Nathan Hollenbeck: This is a perspective from a guest blogger who is not affiliated with Coptic Orphans. The article’s view is that the primary response of Christians to the problem of jihadism should not be political, but rather...
