2. Join us this Harvest as we bring hope of a bright, full and engaging future to women in Egypt

3. Over 80 million people live in Egypt

4. In Egypt today more than a third of women cannot read or write

5. Women like Sabren Awad and her family As a young girl she was forced to leave school because of her parents traditions and beliefs. For years she was locked out of the world she was living in. Until she found out about classes that would transform her life.

6. The Coptic Orthodox Church Bless is providing free classes, stationery and books. Everything necessary to support women in Egypt to learn to read and write.

7. Women can learn in a safe environment together

8. In 2013, 1372 women learnt to read and write through the dedicated support of our partner.

9. Women like Saheer Azey, who now aspires to be a police woman

10. Sabren (first slide) and Saheer (this slide) both attended classes run by COC Bless and now feel more confident and happy

11. By supporting us this Harvest, more women in Egypt will be able to attend classes and access an education that was once out of their reach.