by Nermien Riad | Feb 18, 2016 | Issues:Education, Serve To Learn
Dear Friend, I often hear people exclaim, “it’s such a small world!”— And I always think: “that is so true— especially in the Coptic community!” This guest blog post by Mina Awad, from Indianapolis, shows just how small the Coptic...
by Nermien Riad | Oct 30, 2015 | Issues:Education, Sponsorship
I am pleased to announce that Dr. Neveen Waheeb joined Coptic Orphans in August. Dr. Waheeb’s expertise in educational psychology adds depth to our team. In her new post, she will be in charge of capacity-building for our already strong field staff. Dr....
by Nermien Riad | May 10, 2015 | "The Widow's Cause", Approaches to Charity and Development, Issues:Education
Good news about Egypt is precious these days, so I wanted to share a few wonderful developments that give me a feeling of hope. I came across the following news this morning in Save the Children’s new State of the World’s Mothers report, and I thought,...
by Nermien Riad | Mar 10, 2015 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Issues:Education
Who was Islam Sharif, and what does his death mean for Coptic Orphans? We know little about him, except that he died after a severe beating from his teacher. He was punished for not doing his homework. He passed away on Sunday in Cairo, at 12 years old, of a brain...
by Nermien Riad | Nov 10, 2014 | Issues:Education, Serve To Learn
Heads up! The last day to apply for the Jan. 16-Feb. 7 Serve to Learn is November 15! Serve to Learn is a life-changing , three-week trip to Egypt that brings together youth from all over the world to teach loving, inspiring, and adorable children basic...
by Nermien Riad | Oct 29, 2014 | Issues: The Girl Child, Issues:Education, Valuable Girl Project
Did you know that a Coptic pope was responsible for the first modern-day steps to educate women in Egypt? The first instance of modern female education in Egypt came about “not by the efforts of a secular ruler,” but through the vision of His Holiness Pope...
