by Nermien Riad | Nov 25, 2014 | Approaches to Charity and Development
Something really spectacular took place on the night of Oct. 23 at the Greater Theater of the Cairo Opera House! Now that I’ve caught my breath from our 25th Anniversary Galas, I wanted to share what happened that evening, when 22 young people in our Not Alone...
by Nermien Riad | Nov 24, 2014 | 25th Anniversary, Coptic Church, Diaspora
Dear Friends, By the grace of God, and thanks to a spectacular team effort by volunteers, staff, and supporters, our 25th Anniversary Galas achieved everything we’d hoped and prayed for! To everyone who helped create the Galas in Canada, the United States, and...
by Nermien Riad | Nov 21, 2014 | Approaches to Charity and Development
Every day in Egypt, smart women — aspiring entrepreneurs — face challenges that would shred most people like a dry leaf in a wood chipper. For starters, most women there contend with crushing sexism and soaring inflation. But Egypt’s widows face even huger...
by Nermien Riad | Nov 14, 2014 | Serve To Learn
Tomorrow (Nov. 15) is the last day to submit your application for the Jan. 16-Feb. 7 Serve to Learn trip! If you don’t already know, Serve to Learn is a three-week trip to Egypt where you have the opportunity to really find yourself in the service of others....
by Nermien Riad | Nov 12, 2014 | Approaches to Charity and Development
Dear Friends, Today, I’m excited to share this good news from Venis Senada, our training and development manager. — Nermien Riad Have you heard of the Petra Institute, and have you ever thought about what an invitation to their 25th anniversary celebration could...