by Nermien Riad | Dec 18, 2014 | Approaches to Charity and Development
It’s a weird world. I just read that Harry Potter — an orphan — is joining us to defeat evil. I’m not talking about the Dark Lord Voldemort here. Or children’s fantasy books. I’m talking about real-life evil: the abuse and neglect of untold...
by Nermien Riad | Dec 16, 2014 | Serve To Learn
Not sure what Serve to Learn could hold for you? Here’s the deal: Submit your application. Book your flight. Land in Egypt. Play with the world’s funniest, smartest kids. Teach them English. Make life long friendships. Experience God’s love....
by Nermien Riad | Dec 9, 2014 | Diaspora
We all remember with sadness the killings of seven Copts in Libya in February of this year. Fortunately, many of you also remembered the bereaved families left behind. When that terrible news reached the world, people began calling our office saying: “I want to...
by Nermien Riad | Dec 8, 2014 | Serve To Learn
I’ve been interviewing our Serve to Learn volunteers so that everyone can hear about the program from those who’ve done it. Today, I’m proud to share the reflections of Gaby Salib, who took part in Serve to Learn 2014. For those of you who...
by Nermien Riad | Nov 27, 2014 | Approaches to Charity and Development
Dear Friends, Today, my family and I are celebrating a special time of remembrance for God’s blessings — Thanksgiving Day. It’s a pause for reflection and gratitude for people we’ve known and experiences we’ve shared. For that reason, I’d...
