by Nermien Riad | Feb 11, 2015 | "The Widow's Cause", Approaches to Charity and Development
I’m in Egypt now, seeing the faces of all our old friends. Their welcome is like the tea — it’s the warmest, it’s the sweetest, and it never changes. At the same time, the challenges facing our brothers and sisters in Christ are really evident...
by Nermien Riad | Feb 9, 2015 | "The Widow's Cause", Approaches to Charity and Development
Some days, in Egypt, you just wish the TV crews were there to record what you’re looking at. Great material for reality shows is everywhere. Who needs the Kardashians when you have real live Egyptians doing the most amazing stuff, often while talking on their...
by Nermien Riad | Feb 6, 2015 | Approaches to Charity and Development
By the grace of God, and thanks to your efforts, I have good news to share. As you know, in many areas of Egypt, our brothers and sisters in Christ have been suffering because their unsecured homes offer no protection from a surge in kidnappings and robberies. We all...
by Nermien Riad | Feb 4, 2015 | Approaches to Charity and Development, TAMKEEN
“We used to be shy girls who withdrew from participating in community activities and didn’t face our problems — in fact, we were never even aware of our own community’s problems.” I wanted to share that quote from one of the young women participating...
by Nermien Riad | Jan 30, 2015 | Valuable Girl Project
I’m in Mattay today, watching a puppet show with a crowd of girls. They’re Big and Little Sisters in our Valuable Girl Project, and they’re doing normal girl things: A couple are giggling, and one is filming the puppets with her smart phone....