Voice Of The Copts

Voice of the Copts, a nonprofit organization, fights the spread of Islamic supremacy and Sharia throughout the Western world through education, advocacy and action. By drawing attention to the suffering of Coptic Christians in Egypt, it endeavors to educate the Western world as to the chilling effect of Sharia (Islamic law). Founded in 2007 by Dr. Ashraf Ramelah, Voice of the Copts focuses on three key issues: freedom of religion, cultural identity and women’s rights. Read More The personal stories of Egyptian refugees – Series No.13 of 22  The following narratives introduce individuals who are detained in refugee camps. They are in desperate need of the La Casa Futura project currently underway by Voice of the Copts. Egyptian youths have been uprooted and displaced for various reasons all related to religious persecution. Names have been changed to protect identities. Narratives are based on true accounts of actual events.  Iskander never thought he would ever want to leave his country, his home (in Upper Egypt) and least of all, his family. He grew up with the tragic events of his region seeming normal to him. His people suffered immensely. As an adolescent, he watched his older brother take part with protesters in the uprising of 2011 in hope to end intolerance and violence. He thought for a short while that things could get better.  But Iskander lost his hope after a traumatic event in his family. His village was the target of an invading mob from the local area, and he watched his home and his neighbors’ homes catch on fire by Molotov cocktails tossed onto the roofs. As his family fled to the street, they were viciously beaten with clubs. Then the gang singled out his grandmother. They stripped her naked and dragged her down the street – the pain and humiliation was beyond description.  Something snapped inside Iskander, turning him against any rationale for continuing on in a life that is beset with continuous violence. He blames the regime for doing nothing to limit and eliminate crimes based on ideological and religious differences. He became convinced that his people are forced to remain a persecuted underclass. Iskander managed to leave Egypt for good so that he can invest in his future without losing his dreams. To expect safety and peace as a minority in Egypt, leave alone equal opportunities, is foolish. The days ahead will be difficult. Iskander needs the help of others if he hopes to realize his goals. His hope is to become a full citizen of the West.  Please help us to help Iskander and others like him to take the next step to transition from the bleakness of a refugee camp. Egyptian youths are grateful to be granted shelter but remain in stagnation. They need our assistance to move forward. Today, the only program that will provide the solutions to move forward -- language skills, job training, and assimilation – is La Casa Futura! Please donate today. You will be making an investment into the lives of those who have the courage, fortitude and faith to seek a better future. Your generosity will offer young men and women a real chance to contribute to the future. Please donate today by clicking the GoFundMe.com link below. Thank you.   La Casa Futura project currently consists of one dormitory building providing help for up to 100 youths per session. Each session provides language learning, job direction, and cultural understanding. LCF is in its initial stage of development as we seek financial backers and matching funds for individual donations Gofundme Link for previous stories: The personal stories of Egyptian refugees – Series #1- 22 The personal stories of Egyptian refugees – Series #2 – 22 The personal stories of Egyptian refugees – Series No.3 of 22 The personal stories of Egyptian refugees – Series No.4 of 22 The personal stories of Egyptian refugees – Series #5- 22 The personal stories of Egyptian refugees – Series No. 6 of 22 The personal stories of Egyptian refugees – Series No.7 of 22 The personal stories of Egyptian refugees – Series No.8 of 22 The personal stories of Egyptian refugees – Series No.9 of 22 The personal stories of Egyptian refugees – Series No.10- 22 The personal stories of Egyptian refugees – Series No.11of 22 The personal stories of Egyptian refugees – Series No.12 of 22 For more information regarding Voice of the Copts please visit:  www.voiceofthecopts.org To schedule Ashraf Ramelah for an interview, please write to:  Contact us P.S. Your support is meaningful, impactful and potentially will save the lives of Christians around the world living under persecution. Dr. Ashraf Ramelah is the founder and president of Voice of the Copts, a human rights nonprofit organization 501 (c) (3). The organization has offices in Italy and the United States. Dr. Ramelah is dedicated to the Coptic cause and believes that his life’s mission is to speak up for the oppressed Copts who cannot speak up for themselves. Dr. Ramelah is well known to the Egyptian government due to his advocacy for the Egyptian Copts as well as for Voice of the Copts’ lawsuit against them on behalf of Muslim convert to Christianity Mr. Hegazy and his family in 2009-2010. Ashraf Ramelah also appears as an entry in the Coptic History Encyclopedia (http://www.coptichistory.org/new_page_5260.htm). Dr. Ramelah, himself a Copt, was born in Cairo, Egypt. At the age of 17, he travelled to Italy to study architecture. He graduated with a doctorate in architecture from La Sapienza – Universita’ Degli Studi di Roma,Italy. His special study is restoration of old monuments and history of architecture. His career as an architect took him to work and live in Italy, Saudi Arabia, Gabon and the USA. His personal interests are Egyptology and Coptic history in the period after the Arab invasion of Egypt in 651 AD. Voice of the Copts is dedicated to bringing fair, correct and balanced information to the entire world regarding Copts and Christians in countries with an Arab-Muslim majority. La Casa Futura: Achieving independence for Egyptian youths in the freedom of the West Rome, Italy. -– a Voice of the Copts’ project La Casa Futura assists refugee youths fleeing from Egypt due to religious persecution. La Casa Futura is a two-year assimilation program in a residence building for young men and women (ages 15-20 years old) coming from Italian refugee camps. Language classes, vocational training and assistance for legal status in Italy are provided. Read More Education Advocacy Action Donate

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