Keroles, though only 9 years old, already sees this disparity and is unsure if he will be in the small percent that moves beyond day laborer positions and local trade jobs. It is the goal of Hope House to combat this mindset and teach children how to recover from this abusive mentality that seeks to keep them oppressed. Because Christians are often not directly excluded by name, the government can often be viewed as managing the issues, like technically leaving higher education open to Christians, but rarely engaging in the root causes, like financial opportunities and access.

Keroles’ father said, “I always hear the center teaches children better than the school. My son only entered the center two months ago.” In that short time, Keroles has already expanded his educational and spiritual knowledge. He told ICC, Keroles, “I learned a verse in church, which is ‘And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.’ I learned the hymns and the stories, but I love the hymns that we hear every day through the loudspeakers. I want to learn to read and write because I went to the center a short time ago.”

Would you consider partnering with ICC to help fight the generational persecution that Christians in Egypt face? To learn more about ICC’s Hope House or provide a financial gift, visit this page. To inquire about sponsoring a child, contact ICC at [email protected].

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