Context
Egypt’s Coptic heritage is a vital part of the world’s cultural and historical legacy, encompassing ancient manuscripts, art, architecture, and archaeological sites. This heritage is at risk due to environmental challenges, urban development, and limited resources for conservation. Preserving Coptic artifacts and knowledge ensures that future generations can access and learn from this unique cultural treasure. This project aims to safeguard and promote Coptic heritage through scientific research, documentation, and public engagement, contributing to the global understanding of Egypt’s rich history.
Goals
To preserve Egypt’s Coptic heritage by safeguarding its archaeological, literary, and cultural legacy for future generations.
Activities
- Refurbish the historic library to make it fully accessible for scholars, addressing critical infrastructure needs and preserving its role as a global hub for Coptic studies.
- Support archaeological excavations and on-site projects to uncover, document and protect Coptic heritage.
- Lay the groundwork for long-term conservation of rare books and manuscripts, ensuring their survival for future generations.
Myriad Canada is working with the Society for Coptic Archaeology on this project, a nonprofit whose mission is to study and preserve Coptic linguistics, papyrology, history and archaelogy.
Myriad Canada’s role is to carry out charitable activities across the globe in accordance with its charitable purposes. We control and monitor the use of funds and the progress of charitable activities to ensure that donations made to Myriad Canada have the greatest impact in accordance with donors’ expressed wishes. As a member of the Myriad Alliance with offices in Canada, the US, Europe, Asia and Australia, Myriad Canada has a vast international network and extensive practical expertise.
How to support this project?
By credit card: At the top right of this page, indicate the amount you wish to donate, and make the donation online by credit card. You will receive a receipt for tax purposes by e-mail just a few minutes after making the donation. It is simple and quick!
By cheque:
- Make your cheque out to Myriad Canada.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: We receive a lot of cheques! You must please indicate “Project E300 – Preservation of the Coptic Heritage in Egypt” in the memo line of your cheque to ensure that it is allocated correctly.
- Mail your cheque to: Myriad Canada, 1 Place Ville Marie, Suite 1670, Montreal, QC, H3B 2B6, Canada.
By Direct Deposit:
- For transfer instructions, please email or call Caroline Chaulet: caroline@myriadcanada.org or +1 438 300 8122.
For Donation of Securities:
- Please email or call Caroline Chaulet: caroline@myriadcanada.org or +1 438 300 8122.
For Monthly Donations:
- We use CanadaHelps. Please find the link here.
If you need any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
All donations are eligible for a tax receipt in Canada.
The projects are managed with the greatest care and professionalism.