by Nermien Riad | Aug 13, 2020 | Sponsorship, Wise (and Godly) Giving
And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her. — Luke 1:38 We are blessed that Our Mother, the Holy Theotokos, St. Mary, watches over us as a mother does! As we celebrate her fast with...
by Nermien Riad | Apr 16, 2019 | Sponsorship
As a Coptic Orphans sponsor, you’re making a powerful difference with your monthly gift of $60. Before you even ask how your $60 is spent, we have the answer. Here is how it roughly breaks down. Education: You support your child’s education by paying for books,...
by kbarsoum | Mar 4, 2019 | Diaspora, Sponsorship
*Names and images changed to protect the privacy of the child. Today’s guest post comes from Mark Voss, Coptic Orphans’ Communications Manager. Mark joined our team last year, but his affiliation with Coptic Orphans stretches back to 2007 when he became a sponsor for...
by Nermien Riad | Nov 30, 2018 | Sponsorship
When little Theo’s school teacher saw his family tree, she asked him with a puzzled look on her face, “I thought you only had one younger brother. Who else did you draw there?” “This is my brother who lives in Egypt!” Theo exclaimed. “Egypt?” His teacher asked...
by Nermien Riad | Aug 23, 2018 | Diaspora, Issues: Child Labor, Issues:Education, Sponsorship, Visits to Egypt
As a teenager growing up in America, I couldn’t wait until my 16th birthday so I could finally start to drive. Then when I turned 17, I couldn’t wait to be 18 so I could vote. After reaching that milestone, I started college and found myself impatiently counting the...