THE EMBRACE BLOG
In Pictures: Visiting Boshera Village, Egypt
Our Programmes and Partnerships Manger Kat Brealey recently visited Boshera Village in Egypt, where we’ve been supporting a community development project run by our partner BLESS. Here she reflects on what it was like seeing with her own eyes the positive difference we are making.
How do Christians in Egypt mark Holy Week?
This week, our friends and partners in Egypt tell us how they celebrate Holy Week. Just like in the UK, Holy Week and the Easter celebrations at its end are a hugely important time for Christians across the Middle East.
The Great Fast: Lent in Egypt
Lent is observed by Christians across the world. This week, our friends and partners in Egypt share how their churches mark this time of reflection and contemplation. Christians in Egypt predominately belong to the Coptic Church, but other denominations include Armenian Apostolic, Catholic, Maronite and Anglican.
Empowering women with disabilities: Celebrating Success in Egypt
Our partners at Bless have successfully completed the ‘I Can I Have a Vision’ project, working with local community organisations to enable visually impaired women to claim their place in society.