Coptic Orphans Australia

June 9th, 2009: Australian Volunteers Raise $9,500 for Health of Egyptian Children

November 2008 - Coptic Orphans executive director Nermien Riad travelled to Australia to participate in a number of events. Follow her journey here:

• Listen to SBS Radio Australia's Interview with Nermien Riad

  (You can listen to it there in three different locations: under podcast (by clicking on "download your favourite interview'"), in 'What's Happening' (on the Front Page), and in 'Audio Highlights' (on the left hand side)).

November 2, 2008: Coptic Orphans 20th Anniversary Dinner - It was an elegant celebration featuring special guests Nermien Riad, founder of Coptic Orphans and the Rev. Hon. Fred Nile. See picasa photos.

October 28, 2008: Copts in Australia Proud to Bring Diaspora Voice to Australia Parliament Open Forum - Nermien Riad spoke at a public forum at the New South Wales Parliment as a guest of the Honorable Rev. Dr. Gordon Moyes on the role of diasporas in development. Read about her speech at the New South Wales Parliament Open Forum and read a letter from event host Rev. Hon. Dr. Gordon Moyes on Coptic Orphans' 20th Anniversary

September 6, 2008: Contigo Challenge Huge Hit Despite Rain Down Under - Hundreds of youth, parents, and children turned out to participate in the Contigo Challenge despite moving much of the event indoors due to bad weather. The event was a smorgasbord of fun. Numerous competitions pitted eager contestants against one another to test top culinary expertise, physical prowess, gladiatorial talent, and stomach capacity, while activities abounded everywhere for families. Find out what happened at the Contigo Challenge, or browse the Picasa photos

May 26, 2007:- Fun Day Out  - Included beverages and entertainment, with Christian magicians, face paintings, and other family activities.

January 2nd, 2008: Curves Dedicates Christmas Charity Collection to Coptic Orphans - The Curves Ladies Fitness Club in Bonnyrigg has dedicated their Christmas Charity collection to Coptic Orphans Australia. Elizabeth Hanna visited Curves and was met by Chantel Kennedy who presented her with $170.00 in cash that the club had collected. Elizabeth presented Curves Ladies Fitness Club, Bonnyrigg with a Certificate of appreciation on behalf of Coptic Orphans, Australia. At the event, Elizabeth thanked the Ladies at the club, talked to them about the programs of Coptic Orphans, and gave them promotional gifts of hand fans.