St. Theodora MissionSt. Theodora Mission
About

St. Theodora for Challenged Kids.

A US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Merrick, NY — operating centers across Egypt.

Theodora Mission was founded to serve children with special needs in Egypt — children who have historically lacked access to therapy, education, and the dignity of consistent care. We partner closely with local Coptic Orthodox church leaders to build trust, provide resources, and reach families where they live.

Every dollar donated supports tangible programs: therapy sessions, parental education, transportation to centers, home visits, medical care, and joyful community activities that help our children flourish.

Board & Leadership

The hearts and hands behind the mission.

A volunteer board of founders, directors, and advisors guiding Theodora Mission's work for Egypt's children with special needs.

Karam Awad

Karam Awad

Co-Founder

Founder
Haroun Bekheet

Haroun Bekheet

Co-Founder

Founder
Bianca Murillo

Bianca Murillo

Treasurer · Board Member

Tamer Gendy

Tamer Gendy

Board Member

Anthony Awad

Anthony Awad

Board Member

Sameh Aknouk

Sameh Aknouk

Board Member

Amal Elsheikh

Amal Elsheikh

Board Member

Mona Ibrahim

Mona Ibrahim

Board Member

Mikhail Leyon

Mikhail Leyon

Board Member

Mary Bekheet

Mary Bekheet

Board Member

Our Team in Egypt

The faces walking alongside our children.

Trainers, center managers, and home-visit social workers — the team in Egypt who show up every day for the kids and families we serve.

Gehan Fo'ad

Gehan Fo'ad

Class Trainer

Manal Roshdy

Manal Roshdy

Social Work with Parents & Home Visitations

Marcel Adel

Marcel Adel

Class Trainer

Nadia Saa'd

Nadia Saa'd

Class Trainer

Nermin Gamil

Nermin Gamil

Center Manager

Nermin Saied

Nermin Saied

Class Trainer

Ramy Prince

Ramy Prince

Class Worker & Trainer

Salwa Samy

Salwa Samy

Workshop Trainer

Sara Magdy

Sara Magdy

Class Trainer

Sophi AbdelSayed

Sophi AbdelSayed

Class Trainer

Transparency

501(c)(3) accountability.

Theodora Mission is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

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