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FROM DIRE STRAITS TO DENTAL SCHOOL
Happy New Year! We are blessed to have completed 30 years of service in Egypt through God’s grace and your generous support. As we begin a new year and plan to enroll 2,700 new children in 65 new areasthroughout Egypt, we want to make sure you know the difference your...
‘45,000 CHILDREN EMPOWERED’? WHAT DOES THAT EVEN MEAN?
By now you’re probably aware that this year marked our 30th anniversary, and you’ve have seen our logo, “30th Anniversary, Celebrating 45,000 Children Empowered.” But if you’re like me, you may have seen this logo on our website and social media and wondered: “Hmmm…...
A Rep to the Rescue
“How can I be his mother and father, when I am just his Teta?” “I’m too old to care for a newborn…what will I do? How will I raise him?” “I don’t even work. How will I provide for him? Where will I find the means to feed him?” These were just a few of...
Martyrs Seen and Unseen
The world has seen too many modern-day martyrs, from the 21 Copts slain on the shores of Libya in 2015 to the most recent attack on the St. Samuel Monastery pilgrims this past November. Until recently, the only time we would see martyrs is by looking at icons on the...
My Brother From Another Mother
When little Theo’s school teacher saw his family tree, she asked him with a puzzled look on her face, “I thought you only had one younger brother. Who else did you draw there?” “This is my brother who lives in Egypt!” Theo exclaimed. “Egypt?” His teacher asked...
A Much-Deserved Standing Ovation
Due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, Barbara was denied a visa to come to the United States to attend our 30th Anniversary Gala and accept an honor in person. Another exemplary student in our Not Alone program, who was fortunately able to travel...
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If Tattoos Could Talk
Let me start off by saying that tattoos are not for everyone. Given the more common deterrents such as the pain involved or the potential health risks associated with getting “inked”, some might wonder why anyone would willingly choose to permanently mark themselves....
Who Runs the World? Girls!
This year, as Coptic Orphans celebrates 30 years of serving Egypt’s fatherless children at our anniversary galas, we will recognize three bright young women by honoring each of them with our Leading By Example award. We are so proud of Martina Shenouda, Barbara...
“We raise our children so that they could go to Heaven”
Dear Friend, My staff and I are getting ready to celebrate Coptic Orphans’ 30th Anniversary Galas in September and October later this year, and as I reflect back on the last 30 years, I can’t help but think of two words: heroism and sacrifice. We have decided to honor...
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