by Nermien Riad | Feb 9, 2015 | "The Widow's Cause", Approaches to Charity and Development
Some days, in Egypt, you just wish the TV crews were there to record what you’re looking at. Great material for reality shows is everywhere. Who needs the Kardashians when you have real live Egyptians doing the most amazing stuff, often while talking on their...
by Nermien Riad | Feb 6, 2015 | Approaches to Charity and Development
By the grace of God, and thanks to your efforts, I have good news to share. As you know, in many areas of Egypt, our brothers and sisters in Christ have been suffering because their unsecured homes offer no protection from a surge in kidnappings and robberies. We all...
by Nermien Riad | Feb 4, 2015 | Approaches to Charity and Development, TAMKEEN
“We used to be shy girls who withdrew from participating in community activities and didn’t face our problems — in fact, we were never even aware of our own community’s problems.” I wanted to share that quote from one of the young women participating...
by Nermien Riad | Jan 16, 2015 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Coptic Church, Diaspora
I just arrived in Egypt. Not long after my plane touched down, I received an email with this quote: “Coptic Orphans has always been near and dear to our hearts. We admire the work of Coptic Orphans and in our small way, we look for opportunities to partake in...
by Nermien Riad | Jan 9, 2015 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Coptic Church, Diaspora
One of my heroes is H.G. Bishop Samuel, who departed from this earth in 1981 after a lifetime of great accomplishments for the Coptic Church in Egypt and around the world. Did his story end in 1981? Far from it; you and I will spend 2015 benefiting from his foresight...
by Nermien Riad | Dec 31, 2014 | Approaches to Charity and Development
As we close out 2014 and make way for the New Year, I wanted to share Abanoub’s story, because his life shows the powerful changes taking place, by God’s grace, in Egypt. Abanoub is seven. The last time he saw his father was one morning late last spring....
