Coptic Orphans (CO) is a non-profit organization founded in 1989 with the goal of the long-term development of the physical and intellectual well being of children in Egypt. Every year it help hundreds of needy children and their families financially, intellectually and socially.
Coptic Orphans exists to improve the lives of orphans and other vulnerable children in Egypt by providing basic needs, education, and mentoring so that they may realize their potential to become productive members of society. Coptic Orphans also exists to raise awareness about poverty in Egypt and promote cultural understanding.
Coptic Orphans provides housing in those families in need through their Not Alone program. Housing can be very expensive, yet for some of these families there is an urgent and immediate need, be it because the house is ready to collapse, the children are in danger or they are living in inhumane conditions. Coptic Orphans relies on donations to support families with adequate housing.
Coptic Orphans launched its first grantmaking initiative in 2006. The purpose of the program is to support Egypt-based community development associations as well as NGOs active in one of these three main sectors: health education and awareness, orphanage support, and education and literacy to underserved populations -- including refugees, children with disabilities, and orphans. Coptic Orphans will play a major role in supporting community development endeavors that seek funding.