by Nermien Riad | Oct 7, 2014 | 25th Anniversary, Diaspora
Our 25th Anniversary Gala in Reston, Virginia is now just days away! I was excited to have the opportunity to ask Dr. Farouk El-Baz, who will receive our Leading by Example Award at the Gala on Oct. 11, about the experiences and perspectives that have shaped his...
by Nermien Riad | Oct 5, 2014 | 25th Anniversary, Approaches to Charity and Development, Coptic Church, Diaspora
Dear Friends, September 28, 2014, was an amazing day. That’s when His Holiness Pope Tawadros II blessed Coptic Orphans by appearing in person at our 25th Anniversary Gala in Canada to accept the Leading by Example Award. I can’t describe what an...
by Nermien Riad | Sep 30, 2014 | 25th Anniversary, Coptic Church, Diaspora
We have many great traditions in our Church, where we come together as one family and celebrate our shared pride in our Coptic heritage. Many Coptic Churches recently celebrated the Martyrs Feast (El Nyrooz) and the new Coptic year. They had their annual festivals and...
by Nermien Riad | Sep 23, 2014 | 25th Anniversary
Our Gala celebrations for Coptic Orphans’ 25th Anniversary are now just days away! I’m looking forward to seeing so many of you at the Galas in Canada (Sept. 28) the United States (Oct. 11) and Australia (Nov. 9). You are the reason we’ve been able to...
by Nermien Riad | Sep 22, 2014 | 25th Anniversary
Dear Friends, Today, I’d like to share the words of Nevine Iskander, who heads up our office in Australia. Exciting things you all are doing Down Under! — Nermien Riad I’m often amazed by the way God works here in Australia. Here on this huge...
by Nermien Riad | Sep 19, 2014 | 25th Anniversary
Dear Friends, I’m excited to share this YouTube video invitation to the Coptic Orphans 25th Anniversary Gala in Canada on Sept. 28! It’s an incredible honor that His Holiness will be there in person to accept the Leading by Example Award, and...
