by Nermien Riad | Jan 22, 2014 | Issues:Education
Because Egypt’s future depends on connecting our most extraordinary students with a higher-quality education, Coptic Orphans has launched the iNPower scholarships. This initiative builds on all of the lessons we’ve learned in empowering 30,000 young Egyptians to...
by Nermien Riad | Oct 1, 2013 | Coptic Church, Egypt Church-Based Volunteers, Egypt Revolution
“Our house is engulfed in flames. Hurry before they kill us.” The distressed sister of our volunteer Rep Saeed placed a frantic call for help as the pro-Morsi mob burnt down her house in Diabiya, Beni Suef. With these words ringing loud, Rep Saeed raced out to...
by Nermien Riad | Sep 20, 2013 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Egypt Revolution
When Atef’s mother heard a faint knock on the door, she was relieved thinking her son was back with bread for dinner. Nothing prepared her for the shocking sight she was about to see. Standing in the doorway supported by two men; drenched in blood, the 14-year...
by Nermien Riad | Aug 27, 2013 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Egypt Church-Based Volunteers
Imagine being the only young Christian woman left in a small village in Egypt’s south. Would you be intimidated enough to leave? When Soheir lost her husband, she knew she had to face her community, one that looked down on women in general and Christian women in...
by Nermien Riad | Aug 16, 2013 | Coptic Church, Egypt Revolution
August 14 will be remembered by many generations to come. It’s the day our Church stood firm in its faith and as meek as “a lamb before its shearer” against vicious attacks. I was beside myself with rage hearing of churches in Egypt set...
