by Nermien Riad | Feb 1, 2022 | Diaspora, Martyr, Visits to Egypt
Coptic Orphans is thrilled to announce the launch of The 21: the gift of a life-changing trip to Egypt where you, as a Coptic young adult, will discover heritage, serve the children, and unite with your people; and in doing so, transform the future of Copts. The...
by Nermien Riad | Nov 5, 2021 | "The Widow's Cause", Approaches to Charity and Development, Women
Baseeta (Arabic for “as simple as that”) is Coptic Orphans’ new, unique initiative to provide over 8,000 widowed mothers with financial inclusion. Baseeta will amplify the skills they need to harness opportunities offered by the fast-arriving digital economy. That...
by Nermien Riad | Jul 22, 2021 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Diaspora
Coptic Orphans is advocating for the children by helping to focus the United Nations’ attention on the key role that diasporas play in economic development and poverty alleviation. A July 2021 statement by the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) includes a...
by Nermien Riad | May 3, 2021 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Issues:Education
Coptic Orphans is continuing its role as a catalyst of digital education, and as a partner of Egyptian officials in promoting online learning. As part of broader efforts to counter Covid’s effects on our children’s learning, Coptic Orphans was...
by Nermien Riad | Mar 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
March 8, 2021, Washington D.C. – Coptic Orphans is proud to announce the appointment of Mark Morgan, Partner at the national law firm of Day Pitney LLP, to its Board of Directors. “Mark brings undeniable talent to Coptic Orphans at an exciting time of growth for our...
