vanaf 731€

Briljant 4.7rating (14)

Women Empowerment Supporter - Bedouin Community

location
2 - 12 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+

rating  Briljant 4.7  · 
  Geverifieerd door Volunteer World
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Highlights

  • Experience a sustainable living lifestyle.
  • Get involved with female farmers of the bedouin community.
  • Learn organic and regenerative agriculture in the desert.
  • Explore the surrounding mountains of Sinai Desert and the Red Sea

Vooral geschikt voor

Leeftijd 18+
Alleenstaanden
Groepen
50+

Over het programma

Help restore Women-run food gardens with daily life gardening activities. Empowered female farmers will be the key to a healthy food chain for the new generations.

About Habiba Community

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

Over het programma

About Habiba Community

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

Habiba aspires to set a successful example to be followed by locals across the Sinai Peninsula. For this reason, Habiba welcomes volunteers, students conducting research, and experts. 

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 to try different organic farming techniques, helping them not only to grow their own produce but to conduct their own research into how best to make use of the resources around us. 

About the Program

*PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY FEMALE VOLUNTEERS ARE ACCEPTED IN THIS PROGRAM*

This specific Volunteer Program aims at the economic and educational empowerment of women who have more restrictions on their lives. Our goal through the women empowerment program is to provide opportunities for Bedouin women to have alternative economic incomes through gardening to improve their lives. 

The goal is to provide Bedouin women with everyday household farm knowledge so that they can both support their own food needs as well as participate in crop exchanges with other families.

Facilitate a platform where women can share and exchange knowledge on a variety of topics, including cooking, healthcare, and comprehensive care for hair and body wellness. This initiative aims to empower women by fostering a community where they can learn from each other's experiences and expertise in these areas.

This includes gardening in desert environments, environmental care, nutrition, handicrafts, and food production for sale.

Our vision is to create a sense of responsibility towards the environment where people believe they can change the world by learning and developing their skills. In order to achieve this, it is important for Bedouins to understand that the world we live in is not just for us but for the future generations to come.

We also wish for this program to be an inspiration for other women and families in Nuweiba and the rest of Sinai Bedouin tribes.

Ideal Applicants

Firstly, you should be open-minded and culturally sensitive. Ideally, you will have experience working with developing communities elsewhere in the world. However, even if you do not, you should have the appropriate sensitivity to be able to communicate cross-culturally with people from strikingly different economic and cultural backgrounds.

Secondly, it would be helpful if you have handicraft, cooking, or other home-making skills. You do not need any qualifications — common sense and everyday skills are all we ask for, plus an ability to learn and teach.

Finally, because of the time investment in building relationships, we require a minimum of two weeks. Please note that preference will always be given to those who can commit for 4 weeks or more.

You do not need to speak any Arabic to communicate well. So much communication is done simply by being present. However, any Arabic ability (or enthusiasm to learn it) is welcome!

What should I bring?

Bring sun protection (lightweight clothing to cover your head, neck, and shoulders), mosquito repellant, sturdy shoes, work gloves, beach gear, and a sense of adventure. If you forget anything, you can buy most of the above in shops around Dahab and Nuweiba, but get shoes and cargo gear before arriving if possible.

During winter, bring warm clothes for the evenings when it can get chilly, especially when it’s windy.

It would also be helpful to bring any handicraft household items that may be common in your country/culture, such as sewing kits or bakeware. 



Dagelijkse activiteiten

Training

You will spend a few days at Habiba Organic Farm learning desert farming, water management techniques, and waste management in order to be able to train the Bedouin community. You will also spend a couple of days meeting members of the community in their homes and at Habiba.

Depending on the ...

Dagelijkse activiteiten

Training

You will spend a few days at Habiba Organic Farm learning desert farming, water management techniques, and waste management in order to be able to train the Bedouin community. You will also spend a couple of days meeting members of the community in their homes and at Habiba.

Depending on the length of your stay you may learn

  • Household tasks like making jam, bread, cheese, and cakes, especially using local equipment. When relevant, you will learn dietary concepts like basic nutrition, e.g. the importance of sugar.
  • How to prepare the herbs, jams, and flavored tea products that the Bedouin produces to sell.
A typical day
You will interact with community members around Nuweiba and transfer knowledge and skills to them. You will also learn about the local Bedouin cultural heritage and habits.

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: 
  • Visiting the Habiba Organic Farm to pick up materials, meet people, and/or help at the farm.
  • Visiting local community members to help with training and gardening projects, handicraft projects, and home projects.
  • Cultural exchange/communication.
Dinner is served at 7 pm and generally is vegetarian, community home-style food, made entirely with produce from the organic farm. 


Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

Nuweiba has a lot to offer for your free time activities.

There are numerous dive centers around, which can both train you in diving and rent your gear. You can also arrange camel rides, both for a one-day ride or multi-day excursions.

There are also yoga, meditation, and craft centers around Nuweiba, ...

Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

Nuweiba has a lot to offer for your free time activities.

There are numerous dive centers around, which can both train you in diving and rent your gear. You can also arrange camel rides, both for a one-day ride or multi-day excursions.

There are also yoga, meditation, and craft centers around Nuweiba, boat trips, and safaris.

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

Please note that excursions are not included in the volunteer fee.


Voorwaarden

Voorwaarden

Minimum leeftijd: 18 jaar

Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je tenminste 18 jaar oud te zijn op de startdatum van het programma. Er kunnen uitzonderingen gemaakt worden indien je een bewijs van toestemming kan aantonen van uw wettelijke voogd(en) of samen met je ouders deelneemt.

Taalkennis

Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (basis niveau)

Vereiste documenten

CV

Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

Andere vaardigheden

farming, cooking, handicraft, household skills

Tijdsinzet

Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag, zaterdag en zondag

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten door 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.




Accomodatie

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

Bathrooms are shared. 

Habiba Beach Lodge is 10 minutes walking from the farm and the markets of Nuweiba.

Eten & Drank

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 according to our concept of farming and self-sustainability. 

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

Internet toegang

Makkelijke toegang op de project site

Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Sharm El Sheikh Airport

Afhaling van de luchthaven is ook niet inbegrepen in de programmakosten.

Vlucht tickets

De dichtste luchthaven is Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) in Sharm el Sheikh. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Egypte. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

Reisverzekering

Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Egypte biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

Vaccinaties

Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Egypte dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Egypte. VACCINATIE CHECKER

Gegevens over jouw aankomst

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

Beschikbaarheid
jan. feb. mrt. apr. mei. jun. jul. aug. sep. okt. nov. dec.

Programmakosten

2 weken (min. verblijf) 731€
4 weken 1.423€
6 weken 2.047€
12 weken (max. verblijf) 3.743€
Gemiddelde kosten 338€/week

Programmakosten

338€ per week 2 - 12 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

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Duurtijd

2 - 12 weken

Waarborg

De waarborg dient om je plek als vrijwilliger te verzekeren. Betalingen worden door PayPal behandeld, onze betrouwbare betalingsprovider. Indien je niet over een PayPal account beschikt, kan je ook met een credit kaart betalen.


Finale betaling

Uw finale betaling zal worden goedgekeurd door Habiba Community gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.


Ontmoet je organisatie

Habiba Community

Briljant 4.7 rating (14 beoordelingen)

Agentschap - opgericht in 2013

Geverifieerd door Volunteer World

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Gesproken talen: Arabisch, Engels, Italiaans

Over de organisatie

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!

Ontmoet je organisatie

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 beoordelingen · rating4.7

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 ...
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 ...
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 ...

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