by Nermien Riad | Dec 3, 2019 | Child Protection, Egypt Church-Based Volunteers, Workshops
On an afternoon, like most days, Mina was walking home from school. But little did Mina know, this day would be unlike any other. It would be a day that he would remember for years to come. Mina was stopped by a stranger, a young man in his 20s, who seemed...
by Nermien Riad | Nov 21, 2019 | Child Protection
Jesus said, “Let the little children come unto me, and do not forbid them: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” -Matthew 19:14 This holiday season, I know you will have the opportunity to embrace your children and tell them how much you love them… I know you are...
by Nermien Riad | Jun 19, 2019 | "The Widow's Cause", Child Protection, Egypt Church-Based Volunteers, Women, Workshops
A widowed mother stands outside her home in Egypt (As told by a Volunteer Rep in Upper Egypt) I first met Sarah about a year ago, when she and her sons first joined the Not Alone...
by Nermien Riad | Jun 12, 2019 | Child Protection, Issues That Impact Children in Egypt, Women, Workshops
Younan Eshage, Area Program Manager of Middle Egypt, conducts a workshop for widowed mothers Mona, a widow living in Upper Egypt, has three children, two boys and girl. Her husband died in 2013. Mona joined the Coptic Orphans Workshops for Mothers in 2018. She was...
by Nermien Riad | Jun 5, 2019 | Child Protection, Issues That Impact Children in Egypt
Painting by Artist Engy Ibrahim Marzouk, Not Alone Program graduate This Easter, I hope you all had an opportunity to embrace your children and sit and talk with them around a wonderful meal....
