Coptic Orphans
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Mission Statement
To unlock the God-given potential of the most vulnerable children in Egypt through the power of education.
About This Cause
Coptic Orphans is an award-winning international Christian development organization that unlocks the God-given potential of Egypt's most vulnerable children through the power of education. Coptic Orphans works through grassroots partners and volunteer networks to strengthen local communities for sustainable impact. Since 1988, Coptic Orphans has touched the lives of over 65,000 children throughout Egypt. Coptic Orphans has offices in Australia, Canada, Egypt, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Coptic Orphans’ sound fiscal management and commitment to transparency and accountability have earned the highest 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, North America’s largest independent charity evaluator, for nine consecutive years. According to independent auditor Squire, Lemkin + Co. LLP, 84 cents of every dollar donated to Coptic Orphans goes directly to serving the children of Egypt. In addition, Coptic Orphans is a Better Business Bureau (BBB) accredited charity that meets all 20 of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance's "Standards for Charity Accountability." Coptic Orphans works in 60 dioceses in Egypt, in close partnership with each local bishop, who also guides in areas of local need and nominates new volunteers. Bishops from all levels of the Coptic Orthodox Church have expressed their support and encouragement for our work, including His Holiness, the late Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria, who told us, "We appreciate very much what you are doing… you are saving God’s children ... As it says in the midnight prayers, you 'remember those who have no one to remember them.'" In March 2013, His Holiness Pope Tawadros II chose to meet with hundreds of Coptic Orphans’ Church-based volunteers. At the meeting he praised Coptic Orphans saying: "The ministry of Coptic Orphans is a good and outstanding example of a ministry with specific characteristics: Administratively, it’s excellent. Ten out of ten. From the practicality angle, and perceiving people’s unique needs, ten out of ten ... it’s a good management model I hope all our Church bodies can emulate and follow." In 2014 it was a blessing beyond all imagination when His Holiness Pope Tawadros II appeared in person at our gala in Toronto, Canada to accept the Coptic Orphans Leading by Example Award. The award honors pioneers whose character and achievements make them role models in Egypt and around the world. His Holiness was our clear choice to receive the award because of his noble and constant efforts to realize his vision of an Egypt of tolerance and prosperity, where Christians and Muslims live alongside one another in peace. Furthermore, His Holiness has been an incredible advocate for the children where we serve as far back as 1999, while he was a general bishop. NOTE: Because of limited communication through Benevity, Coptic Orphans does not allow sponsorship through this specific platform. If you are interested in sponsoring a child with Coptic Orphans, please visit: http://www.copticorphans.org/sponsor-a-child