Desert Restoration Helper

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1 - 7 semanas  ·  Edad 18 - 50+

rating  Brillante 4.7  · 
  Verificado por Volunteer World
  Ratio de respuesta muy alto

Puntos Relevantes

  • Desert Restoration: Participate in projects aimed at rehabilitating desert lands, including soil regeneration, planting native and drought-resistant species.
  • Sustainable Agriculture: Work on our organic and regenerative farms, learning methods to grow crops in arid conditions, improve soil health, and create resilient agricultural systems.
  • Community Outreach and Education: Engage with local Bedouin communities, assist in educational programs, and help raise awareness about sustainable living practices.

Puntos Relevantes

  • Desert Restoration: Participate in projects aimed at rehabilitating desert lands, including soil regeneration, planting native and drought-resistant species.
  • Sustainable Agriculture: Work on our organic and regenerative farms, learning methods to grow crops in arid conditions, improve soil health, and create resilient agricultural systems.
  • Community Outreach and Education: Engage with local Bedouin communities, assist in educational programs, and help raise awareness about sustainable living practices.
  • Environmental Research: Conduct soil and water testing, monitor plant health, and contribute to ongoing research projects at our on-site laboratory.


  • Especialmente adecuado para

    Edad 18+
    Solteros y solteras
    Parejas
    Grupos
    50+

    Sobre el programa

    Join us at Habiba Community to transform desert lands through sustainable farming and community outreach. Gain hands-on experience and make a difference!

    About the Program

    We warmly invite you to join the "Restoring Nuweiba Desert" volunteer program at Habiba Community in Nuweiba, South Sinai, Egypt. This program offers a unique opportunity to engage in hands-on environmental restoration, sustainable agriculture, and community development in one of ...

    Sobre el programa

    About the Program

    We warmly invite you to join the "Restoring Nuweiba Desert" volunteer program at Habiba Community in Nuweiba, South Sinai, Egypt. This program offers a unique opportunity to engage in hands-on environmental restoration, sustainable agriculture, and community development in one of the world's most stunning desert landscapes.

    Habiba Community is dedicated to transforming the arid lands of Nuweiba into thriving ecosystems through innovative practices and the collective efforts of passionate volunteers, students, and local residents. This program is designed to equip you with practical skills and knowledge while contributing to meaningful change in the region.

    About Habiba Community

    Habiba Community is committed to transforming the lives of local Bedouin communities through promoting sustainable agriculture and permaculture. We do this by empowering the Bedouin we employ to experiment with organic farming, helping them to not only grow their own produce but to conduct their own research into how best to make use of the resources around us. Our goal at the farm is to help the local Bedouin learn and create their own farms, thus creating employment, food security, and a sense of commitment to the future of our shared environment. Habiba aspires to set a successful example to be followed by locals across the Sinai Peninsula.

    The farm is based on a plot of what was an empty desert and has transformed it into a production hub of locally grown organic vegetables, as well as a center for research in sustainable desert agriculture. We are a center for research and regularly collaborate and conduct knowledge transfer with the Desert Research Center as well as agricultural research institutes around the world. For this reason, Habiba welcomes volunteers, students conducting research, and experts.

    Living and Learning at Habiba Community

    Nestled between the majestic Sinai Mountains and the pristine Red Sea, Habiba Community offers a serene and inspiring environment for learning and growth. Volunteers will have access to comfortable accommodations, communal spaces for activities and gatherings, and the opportunity to explore the natural beauty of the region.

    Program Benefits

    • Hands-On Experience: Gain practical skills in desert restoration, sustainable agriculture, and environmental conservation.
    • Cultural Exchange: Immerse yourself in the local culture, interact with Bedouin communities, and learn about their traditional knowledge and practices.
    • Personal Growth: Develop a deeper understanding of environmental issues, enhance your problem-solving skills, and make lasting connections with like-minded individuals.
    • Impactful Contribution: Be part of a transformative project that aims to restore the desert ecosystem and improve the livelihoods of local communities.

    What to Bring

    • Sun protection: Lightweight clothing to cover your head, neck, and shoulders
    • Mosquito repellant
    • Sturdy shoes and work gloves
    • Beach gear
    • A sense of adventure!

    Additional Tips

    • Quality shoes and cargo gear are best purchased before arrival.
    • Shops around Dahab and Nuweiba offer most items listed.
    • Winter can be chilly, especially in January and February, so pack warm clothes for the evenings.


    Día típico

    Your day at the Habiba Community will be filled with engaging activities and meaningful interactions with both the land and the local community. The work schedule varies by season, with autumn (starting mid-September) being the most critical time. Here's a glimpse into a typical day:

    Morning ...

    Día típico

    Your day at the Habiba Community will be filled with engaging activities and meaningful interactions with both the land and the local community. The work schedule varies by season, with autumn (starting mid-September) being the most critical time. Here's a glimpse into a typical day:

    Morning Activities

    • 7:00 am - 10:00 am: Begin your day early with hands-on activities such as planting native and drought-resistant species, tending to the organic farm, and assisting in soil regeneration projects.

    • 10:30 am - 11:30 am: Enjoy a communal breakfast with fellow volunteers, sharing experiences and planning the day's activities.

    Midday Break

    • 11:30 am - 3:00 pm: This is your free time to relax, explore the beautiful surroundings, or interact with local Bedouin community members. You might also take this time to document your observations and research findings.

    Afternoon Activities

    • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Resume your activities, which might include maintaining irrigation systems, composting, managing the plant nursery, or conducting environmental research in our on-site lab.

    Evening Activities

    • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Enjoy some leisure time by the beach, participate in community outreach programs, or attend workshops on sustainable living practices.

    • 7:00 pm: Dinner is served. Enjoy home-style, vegetarian meals prepared with fresh produce from our organic farm.

    Weekly Schedule

    • Volunteers work six days a week, with the seventh day reserved for excursions or relaxation at the beach lodge. Activities on this day might include guided tours, hikes in the Sinai Mountains, or simply unwinding by the Red Sea.

    Key Activities

    • Soil Regeneration: Learn and apply techniques to improve soil fertility and structure, such as composting, mulching, and using organic amendments.

    • Planting and Irrigation: Assist in planting native species, setting up efficient irrigation systems, and ensuring proper maintenance to maximize plant survival and growth.

    • Water Conservation: Implement and promote water-saving practices, such as rainwater harvesting, greywater recycling, and drip irrigation systems.
    • Community Engagement: Work with local schools and community groups to share knowledge about sustainable practices, host workshops, and organize outreach events.


    Actividades de tiempo libre

    The recreational activities available in the Red Sea and the neighboring mountains and valleys are endless and breathtaking. 

    The coast is dotted with popular snorkeling and diving sites, and nearby cities of Taba and Dahab offer many tourist activities. 

    Weekly excursions to Dahab offer an ...

    Actividades de tiempo libre

    The recreational activities available in the Red Sea and the neighboring mountains and valleys are endless and breathtaking. 

    The coast is dotted with popular snorkeling and diving sites, and nearby cities of Taba and Dahab offer many tourist activities. 

    Weekly excursions to Dahab offer an opportunity to enjoy the "city" scene and easy transportation is available to Sharm el-sheik, St. Catherine, Cairo, and many other locations in Egypt. 

    There are numerous dive centers around, which can both train you in diving and rent you gear. You can also arrange camel rides as day trips or multi-day excursions. There are also yoga, meditation, and craft centers around Nuweiba, boat trips, and safaris.

    Please communicate with your host if something you’re interested in will take more than a few hours and will interrupt with your volunteer work. 

    Please note that all the free time activities are not included in the volunteer fee.


    Requisitos

    Requisitos

    Edad mínima: 18 años

    Para participar en el programa debes tener al menos 18 años en la fecha de inicio del programa. Puede haber excepciones si muestras el permiso de tu(s) tutor(es) legal(es) o si vas acompañado de tus padres.

    Conocimientos lingüísticos

    Tienes que hablar (nivel básico) Inglés

    Verificación de antecedentes penales

    obligatorio

    Documentos necesarios

    CV

    Restricciones de nacionalidad

    Sin restricciones. Las manos amigas de todo el mundo son bienvenidas.

    Otras habilidades

    Knowledge of: farming, carpentering, composting, bio-dynamics, and organic husbandry.

    Tiempo dedicado

    Necesitaremos tu ayuda los Lunes, Martes, Miércoles, Jueves, Sábado y Domingo de 07:00 - 17:00

    Servicios incluidos

    Servicios incluidos

    Servicios de Habiba Community

    • Accommodation in a cozy wooden cabin at Habiba Beach Lodge offers stunning views overlooking the Gulf of Aqaba..

    • 2 meals per day plus herbal tea 3 times a day.

    • Wifi access at the Lodge.

    Alojamiento

    Each room is equipped with beds, sheets, towels, and fan. 

    Bathrooms are shared. 

    Habiba Beach Lodge is 10 minute's walk from the farm and the markets of Nuweiba. 

    Comida y bebida

    The meals are vegetarian and many components are from the organic farm. We also provide bottled water that you can refill from the water dispenser, hot drinks like tea or Nescafe (3 times per day), and fruits (served 3 times per week).

    The chef at Habiba Beach Lodge can satisfy all of your culinary wishes, but any special requirements should be communicated prior to arrival. Traditional Egyptian cuisine is our standard. Volunteers are free to cook their own meals with the ingredients provided by the Lodge or any other ingredients they wish to buy from local markets. The meals provided are mainly vegetarian to rhyme with our concept of farming and self-sustainability. 

    Our organic veggies from the farm make superb salads, soups, and sauces.

    Acceso a Internet

    Buen acceso al lugar del proyecto

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    Recogida en el aeropuerto Sharm El Sheikh Airport

    La recogida en el aeropuerto tampoco está incluida en el precio del programa.

    Boletos de avión

    El aeropuerto más cercano es Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) en Sharm el Sheikh. Te ayudamos a encontrar vuelos baratos a Egipto. ENCONTRAR VUELOS BARATOS

    Seguro de viaje

    Ir al extranjero es una aventura y siempre es mejor estar preparado. Enfermedad o lesión repentina, cancelación o robo: un seguro de viaje para Egipto proporciona seguridad y es una ventaja tenerlo. OBTENER UN PRESUPUESTO

    Vacunas

    Si tiene intención de realizar un voluntariado en Egipto, debe solicitar asesoramiento médico antes de iniciar su viaje social. Comprueba las vacunas que necesitas para Egipto. COMPROBADOR DE VACUNAS

    Detalles a la llegada

    We accept volunteers throughout the year, you can join when is most suitable for you!


    Disponibilidad
    Enero Feb. Marzo Abr. Mayo Jun Jul Agosto Set. Oct. Nov. Dic.

    Cuotas del programa

    1 semana (estancia min.) 379€
    2 semanas 748€
    4 semanas 1.456€
    6 semanas 2.095€
    7 semanas (estancia max.) 2.409€
    Cuota promedio 361€/semana

    Cuotas del programa

    361€ cuotas semanales 1 - 7 semanas Edad 18 - 50+

    Métodos de pago

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    Duración

    1 - 7 semanas

    Depósito

    El depósito es simplemente para reservar tu vacante de voluntario. Los pagos se gestionan a través de PayPal, nuestro proveedor global de confianza. Si no tienes una cuenta PayPal, también puedes pagar con tarjeta de crédito.


    Pago final

    El pago final se acordará con Habiba Community durante el proceso de solicitud. Las soluciones habituales son la transferencia bancaria o el pago en efectivo en el lugar del proyecto.


    Conoce a tu anfitrión(a)

    Habiba Community

    Brillante 4.7 rating (14 reseñas)

    Agencia - fundada en 2013

    Verificado por Volunteer World

      Ratio de respuesta muy alto

    Coordinado por

    Maged

    Idiomas hablados: Árabe, Italiano, Inglés

    sobre la organización

    Give back to the community while volunteering at our organic farm or our learning center and help us to build a strong and heallthy future!

    Conoce a tu anfitrión(a)

    The Habiba Organization which includes a communal organic farm and our learning center is dedicated to building a strong, healthy future for the entire South Sinai Community.

    The Habiba Organization is based in Nuweiba, South Sinai, Egypt. Nuweiba is a previously prosperous tourist destination, however we are now aiming to redirect the communities interest and future towards organic agriculture and providing the community with after school classes. The community children do not have resources as children in big cities so we decided to start this after school learning center to give them a chance to express themselves and find out their talents and see the world in a different way , open their eyes and find best ways to manage their very limited resources and protect the environment.

    The goals of the Habiba Organization are to simulaneously provide opportunities for the next generation, as well as support the community in achieving a sustainable income from environmentally friendly farming practices.

    14 reseñas · rating4.7

    Luana Maria O'Connell rating4.6

    2024 at Regenerative Agriculture in Sinai Desert

    I spent 2 weeks at Habiba Farm. It was early summer, which means that the weather was hot and dry and not so many plants were growing. However, it was very exciting to see how the farm deals with the climate and the challenges and still manages to create a relatively green island in the middle of ...
    Gustavo Rommel Nunes rating4.6

    2024 at Women Empowerment Supporter - Bedouin Community

    Habiba is a beautiful site facing the Aqaba gulf in the sinai peninsula in Egypt. The community performs multidisciplinary efforts supporting the entire region in areas such as organic and regenerative farming, academic research and more. It is a very safe and welcoming environment, and the team is ...
    This program is the best opportunity to interact with the locals. It is a one life experience that helps you to understand and to grow. Habiba is a special place with a beautiful farm in which you can feel the passion of the people working in it. This program gives the possibility to learn a lot ...
    There's no word to describe the experience that lived How can I describe something I can't even understand When I left Nuweiba, I left my heart, my soul, my mind and everything I am In Nuweiba, this is real life, simple, that makes you feel that All Troubles are insignificant You don't care of ...
    It was my first time to see something like that before but when I went I feel so proud that we have these things here in Egypt. Keep going on! ...
    Habiba Coomunity by Mr. Maged does a great job for the local population in Sinai, the Bedouins. The place is also a great opportunity for people who are interested in organic farming/agriculture. ..

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