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She’s Making Dignity a Family Tradition
Ireney doesn’t seem to know the meaning of the words “take it easy,” which may explain how she’s built her business into a source of family pride and dignity. You last heard about Ireney in 2014, when I visited her in Samalout. She overwhelmed me with hospitality...
Signed, Sealed, Delivered… Valuable Girl Power Wins a Post Office
Your support for the Valuable Girl Project means a group of determined girls were able to send a big message about their power to make change – through the mail! What's more, in the process, they helped their fellow villagers avoid sexual harassment and the dangers of...
‘Jesus Makes them Happy’ — Serve to Learn Volunteer Monika Toma from Vienna Austria on Serve to Learn Kids
Dear Friends, Applications for the Serve to Learn Jan 21 - Feb 11 trip are due Oct 15. So if you're thinking about applying, do it soon, because time is running out fast! For those of you who don't know what Serve to Learn is, allow me to...
‘Never Underestimate the Genuine Power of Love and Kindness’ — Gina Masoud Reflects on Serve to Learn Experience
Dear Friends, As this summer comes to an end, I'm moved to share with you a story from Serve to Learn 2016 volunteer Gina Masoud. This story is part of the "A picture is worth 1000 words" series where we ask volunteers to pick an image from their trip that represents...
Good News About the Children’s Achievements in Education!
I'm writing to share good news about the fruits of Coptic Orphans' work in education for the children. In 2015, a record-breaking 69 hard-working Coptic Orphans youths were awarded scholarships. With your prayers, love, and encouragement, with the children’s...
‘My Father Was Amazed at What I Could Do’
What happens when you awaken someone's understanding of their own rights and self-worth? Valuable Girl Project coordinators know that awakening, because they've seen it on the faces — and heard it in the words — of young women in some of Egypt's poorest, most...
Good News! Coptic Orphans Is Growing and Hiring
Do you want a career where you can grow professionally and make a difference in the lives of orphans and widows in Egypt? Coptic Orphans has openings for dedicated professionals who want to join a team that has been working to improve the lives of Egypt's...
A Refuge in Egypt: Marking the Holy Family’s Flight on June 1st
Dear Friends, Today is such an important day: The marking of the day our Savior found refuge in Egypt, and blessed our land and people. June 1, when we reflect on the Flight of the Holy Family, is an incredibly meaningful day for all Copts. So I’m excited to share,...
Coptic Orphans Launches B’edaya Microfinance Initiative Round III
I'm excited to share this news with the whole Coptic Orphans family: Round III of the B'edaya microfinance initiative for mothers has officially launched! Coptic Orphans recently held ceremonies around Egypt honoring the 42 widowed mothers who will receive LE243,500...
Coptic Orphans Founder Nermien Riad Wins Leadership Award from ADC Women’s Empowerment Forum
Dear Friends, I was deeply honored to accept the Women's Leadership Award from the ADC's Women's Empowerment Forum. I was able to deliver the keynote speech (below) on March 16 at the Egyptian Embassy in Washington, D.C. and receive the award along with a wonderful...
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