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In helping build this dam in Wadi Zuwetein you will be directly supporting many families of the Jebeliya tribe of Bedouin who have lived in the Sinai mountains for centuries. Without water, the tribe cannot use their gardens, and grow the produce they need to survive in this harsh environment. You will be helping the Bedouin care for their environment, their cultural heritage and traditional way of life, and will meet some of the families who will benefit from your work.
We are a non-profit making organisation, and apart from our overheads, your money goes towards supporting these projects. We source all food, local guides and transport for this trip from the Jebeliya Bedouin, so providing important employment and income. We do not use tour operators, but work directly with the Bedouin themselves. Payment is generous by local standards, and our suppliers are regarded as equal partners in our endeavours. It is our policy to practice fair trade at all times.
We include the local women in our projects to support their economic and social development. On this trip you will meet one of these women, Fansina, who will prepare lunch for you at her craft centre.
We make sure visitors know about local history and culture, and encourage visitors to engage with local people and share in camp site duties.
Our group sizes are a maximum of 16 people (usually less). Our own guides are experienced in desert and mountain leadership, and we are also accompanied by expert Bedouin guides.
On this trip our environmental impact is kept to a minimum. We camp outside, and use camels instead of vehicles wherever possible. Where vehicles are used they are restricted to well-used tracks to limit damage to the delicate flora and fauna. We provide advice on water usage in the mountains and desert, recommend biodegradable soaps and use compostable toilets.
In our office we print our brochures on 100% recycled paper using vegetable based inks, and where possible we send information to customers by email.
We invite every traveller who books a holiday via us to send in a review. Because we don't run the holidays they're completely independent and unedited... remember to read between the lines though, as two people on the same holiday can have different views!
