Gemyana Won’t Give Up on her Dream
Gemyana and her son in front of an icon at church.
How Can We Help Egypt Tackle the Problem of FGM?
Coptic Orphans’ network of advocates for girls and women received encouraging news last week, when the Egyptian government took a critical step towards stamping out female genital mutilation (FGM) by strengthening a law designed to punish those who participate in this...
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...
Valuable Girl Project Kicks Off Session in Qena
Speakers at Valuable Girl Project launch in Qena Dear Friend and Supporter of Valuable Girls, I’m excited to share some more good news with you about our Valuable Girl Project partnerships with local Community Development Associations (CDAs). Last time, I told...
‘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...