by Nermien Riad | Mar 1, 2014 | Serve To Learn
With the April 15 deadline for Serve to Learn applications approaching fast, I thought you might want to hear about the program straight from people who’ve done it! For those of you who might not already be familiar with Serve to Learn, it’s our unique...
by Nermien Riad | Feb 21, 2014 | Diaspora, Serve To Learn
Serve to Learn, the unique volunteer program for teaching kids in Egypt, is coming soon! Here’s a short guide to why there’s really nothing holding you back from applying to be part of this life-changing July 4-27 program, even if you’re...
by Nermien Riad | Jan 29, 2014 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Issues:Education, Serve To Learn
It’s not what you expect. Yes, the basic facts are simple: Serve to Learn is a unique Coptic Orphans program that connects young people from around the globe to Egypt, and this summer it will run July 4-26. When you take part, you’ll lead activities in...
by Nermien Riad | Jun 12, 2013 | Serve To Learn
Nikki’s teacher peered at her across the drawing board. The echo of the empty classroom amplified the austerity of his words. “You’ll never make any money doing that. You’re crazy to scrap all your plans.” Before Nikki went to Egypt with...
by kbarsoum | Jun 27, 2012 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Serve To Learn
The following is a guest post from Serve to Learn alumnus Mariam Magar, who talks about how Coptic Orphans goes beyond handouts to help address the lies that trap children in poverty, and so works to strengthen Egypt as a whole. I was blessed to join Coptic Orphans’...
