Regenerative Agriculture in Sinai Desert

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2 - 12 semaines  ·  Âge 18 - 50+

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Clou

  • Experience soil rebuilding through composting and organic fertilizer application.
  • Work to empower the local community, especially the indigenous people.
  • Work to encourage an alternative method and practices of regenerative sustainable livelihoods.

Clou

  • Experience soil rebuilding through composting and organic fertilizer application.
  • Work to empower the local community, especially the indigenous people.
  • Work to encourage an alternative method and practices of regenerative sustainable livelihoods.
  • Taste our organic vegetables and fruits directly from the farm.
  • Experience work, adventure and relax in an unique location in the Red Sea.


  • Particulièrement approprié pour

    Âge 18+
    Seul voyageur
    Couples
    Groupes
    50+

    À propos du programme

    We choose to restore all degraded landscapes of South Sinai. By restoring the Earth we know we are doing what we can to readdress many of the mistakes of the past.

    About Habiba Community

    Habiba Community is committed to transforming the lives of local Bedouin communities by promoting sustainable agriculture and permaculture. We do this by empowering the Bedouins we employ to experiment with organic farming, helping them not only grow their own produce but to ...

    À propos du programme

    About Habiba Community

    Habiba Community is committed to transforming the lives of local Bedouin communities by promoting sustainable agriculture and permaculture. We do this by empowering the Bedouins we employ to experiment with organic farming, helping them 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 Bedouins 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.

    Habiba Community is based in Nuweiba, South Sinai with the Sinai Mountains on one side and sandy beaches with turquoise waters on the other. 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.

    Habiba also aims to promote the importance of conservation. We teach the local communities the benefits of organic farming practices, showing that it not only benefits the individuals who consume the product, but also the environment as a whole.

    Regenerative Farming

    After years of conventional agriculture in the area, farmers are now understanding how important switching to organic agriculture is. So they are at least not using chemicals to produce their crops anymore. Besides the organic agriculture and permaculture approach, the Habiba Regenerative Farm aims now at moving a step further than organic farming to not just produce organically but also to try to regenerate the soil, the biodiversity, and the entire surrounding ecosystem. 

    In this way, we are experimenting, testing, and applying different, new techniques to combine innovation with traditional knowledge and revive the biology and microbiology in the soil that will support the growth of our vegetables and hence our health. 

    At the Regenerataive Farm, you are going to be involved with the ongoing tests and the new ones that regard soil building, making natural fertilizers, composting techniques, mulching, eco-design principles, agroforestry, and learning about soil and water analysis at our Lab!

    Training

    You will spend a few days with our farmers and other volunteers and students to learn the basic concepts of desert farming, water management techniques, and waste management in order to be able to do your activities independently after one week.

    The surroundings of Nuweiba

    You will leave close to the sea but still in a desert environment. The mountains of the Sinai Desert are very close and the farm is now what then was just a desertic plot. Nevertheless, we are very close (20 minutes walking) to the town with all the services needed, markets, restaurants, bakeries, souvenir shops, pharmacies, post offices, and banks. Habiba is well known in the surroundings and all our neighbors are very friendly and will invite you for a cup of tea every day.

    What should I bring?

    Sun protection, including lightweight clothing to cover your head, neck, and shoulders, mosquito repellant, sturdy shoes, work gloves, beach gear, and a sense of adventure. Most of the above are available in shops around Dahab and Nuweiba, but it is preferable to buy your quality shoes and cargo gear before arriving. Winter gets chilly, even in Sinai, especially in January and February, so bring warm clothes for the evenings.



    Journée typique

    You will interact with community members at the Habiba Farms. You will spend time doing organic and regenerative farming, helping with projects run by local community members, and generally interacting with them. Work schedule varies by season and the most critical time is autumn, starting ...

    Journée typique

    You will interact with community members at the Habiba Farms. You will spend time doing organic and regenerative farming, helping with projects run by local community members, and generally interacting with them. Work schedule varies by season and the most critical time is autumn, starting mid-September.

    The workday schedule is flexible, but it is usually divided into morning and afternoon activities. In the morning it starts around 7 am and finishes around 10 am, all the volunteers have breakfast together between 10:30 and 11:30 am, then there is free time and the afternoon activities start again around 3 pm until 5 pm. The schedule slightly changes between summer and winter time.

    The workday usually consists of: 

    • Helping local farmers with their agricultural daily activities such as planting, cleaning, harvesting, and other general farm work.
    • Assisting in the construction and maintenance of farm buildings and infrastructure.
    • Plant maintenance, composting, and sifting of soil for the Regenerative Farm.
    • Interacting with members of the community and participating in knowledge exchange.
    • Being involved in soil and water experiments and new pilot projects regarding ecosystem restoration of the desert environment.

    Volunteers work six days a week, with excursions typically planned on the seventh day unless, of course, you prefer to stay and relax at the lodge.

    After the activities, it is your free time to relax in the beachside area. Dinner is served at 7 pm and usually is vegetarian, home-style food made entirely with produce from the organic farm.

    Handprint and Footprint

    For us, the most valuable thing is human capital. We like and welcome people that travel with a cause and are responsible travelers that want to leave a positive impact in the communities they stay and leave with. Habiba is full of potential for you to find yourself, your life path, or your working inspiration again. Rest assured that the stories that you hear and the connections that you make will leave with you as well as your experiences, stories, and knowledge will impact in return the people with whom you will get to know.


    Activités de loisirs

    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 ...

    Activités de loisirs

    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.


    Conditions

    Conditions

    Âge minimum: 18 ans

    Pour participer à ce programme tu dois avoir au moins 18 ans quand le programme commence. Il peut y avoir des exceptions si tu peux montrer la permission de ton tuteur légal ou si tu es accompagné(e) par l'un de tes parents.

    Compétences linguistiques

    Tu dois parler Anglais (niveau de base)

    Restrictions de Nationalité

    Aucune restriction. De l'aide venant de tous les coins du monde est bienvenu.

    Autres Compétences

    Knowledge of: farming, carpentering, composting, bio-dynamics, soil biology and lab skills, and organic husbandry.

    Engagement horaire

    Nous avons besoin de ton aide pour lundi, mardi, mercredi, jeudi, samedi et dimanche de 06:30 - 12:30

    Services inclus

    Services inclus

    Services 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.

    Logement

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

    Bathrooms are shared. 

    Habiba Beach Lodge is 15 minutes walk from the farm and the markets of Nuweiba. 

    Aliments & Boissons

    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.

    Accès à Internet

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    NE SONT inclus dans le prix:

    Transfert de l'aéroport Sharm El Sheikh Airport

    Le transfert de l'aéroport n'est pas inclus dans les frais non plus.

    Billets d'avion

    L'aéroport le plus proche est Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) à Sharm el Sheikh. Nous t'aidons à trouver des vols pas chers pour aller en Égypte. TROUVER DES VOLS PAS CHERS

    Assurance Voyage

    Partir à l'étranger est une aventure et c'est toujours mieux d'être bien préparé. Que ce soit une maladie soudaine, une blessure ou du vol - une assurance voyage pour Égypte te protège en cas de situation imprévue. OBTENIR UN DEVIS

    Vaccins

    Si tu envisages de faire du bénévolat en Égypte, nous te conseillons de consulter un médecin avant le début de ton voyage. Renseigne-toi sur les vaccins nécessaires pour Égypte. INFOS VACCINS

    Informations sur l'arrivée

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


    Disponibilité
    janv. févr. mars avril mai juin juil. août sept. oct. nov. déc.

    Frais de Programme

    2 semaines (durée min.) 748€
    4 semaines 1 456€
    6 semaines 2 095€
    12 semaines (durée max.) 3 831€
    Prix moyen 346€/semaine

    Frais de Programme

    346€ par semaine 2 - 12 semaines Âge 18 - 50+

    Méthodes de payement

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    Durée

    2 - 12 semaines

    Acompte

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    Paiement final

    Le paiement du montant restant doit être organisé avec Habiba Community durant le processus de candidature. Très souvent ce paiement est effectué par virement bancaire ou en espèces.


    Rencontrez votre hôte

    Habiba Community

    Génial 4.7 rating (14 avis)

    Agence - fondée en 2013

    Vérifié par Volunteer World

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    Hébergé par

    Maged

    Langues parlées: Arabe, Italien, Anglais

    Sur le projet

    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!

    Rencontrez votre hôte

    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 avis · 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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