by Nermien Riad | Nov 4, 2015 | Approaches to Charity and Development
Do you love children? Are you passionate about making a difference? Join a team that’s been working for more than 25 years to improve the lives of the children of Egypt! We’re grateful beyond words that last fall, His Holiness Pope Tawadros II came to our 25th...
by Nermien Riad | Oct 30, 2015 | Issues:Education, Sponsorship
I am pleased to announce that Dr. Neveen Waheeb joined Coptic Orphans in August. Dr. Waheeb’s expertise in educational psychology adds depth to our team. In her new post, she will be in charge of capacity-building for our already strong field staff. Dr....
by Nermien Riad | Oct 28, 2015 | Issues: The Girl Child, Valuable Girl Project
This time last year, I wouldn’t have expected to be able to deliver an update like this one on the Valuable Girl Project. But here it is: Not only did Samia get excellent grades, but her Big Sisters improved the literacy rates in her hometown! You may remember...
by Nermien Riad | Oct 19, 2015 | Serve To Learn
Dear Friends, I’ve traveled all over Egypt, but every time I visit an Upper Egyptian village I’m still amazed at the simplicity, generosity, and hospitality I find there. So in the interview below, when Serve to Learn volunteer Magy Mekhail says she...
by Nermien Riad | Oct 6, 2015 | Diaspora
Dear Friends, It’s always a huge source of encouragement when someone spontaneously dedicates a sponsored run or similar event to Coptic Orphans. So it was great to hear from Andero Morgos, our friend in the UK, that he was taking part in the Nov. 15 Vitality...
