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SOCIO CULTURAL

PROJECTS

Hemaya is committed to empowering communities and preserving heritage in South Sinai. Hemaya did variouse projects from teaching Bedouins mobile repair skills, helped women sustain traditional crafts through training with GIZ, and educated 170 street children in waste management and self-development with UNICEF.

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Our efforts also extend to arts and infrastructure, repurposed tons of unclaimed clothing for families in need, organizing a local music concert, and published a book to celebrate regional culture.
 

Through these initiatives, Hemaya tries to foster economic opportunity, artistic expression, and community resilience.

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Mobile Phone Repair workshop

In partnership with ITC, the Harafy Program, and Smouha Academy, the initiative provided Bedouin youth in Nuweiba with a hands on training in phone repair, equipping them with valuable technical skills for employment and self-sufficiency. 

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Hemaya Square

As part of its commitment to community enrichment, Hemaya commissioned a local artist to design and create a sculpture near its main sorting station.

This initiative combined artistic expression with sustainability, transforming discarded materials into a meaningful public artwork.

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Music Concert Nuweiba

Hemaya organized a rare cultural event in Nuweiba, bringing live music to the local community. Featuring performances by Basata Band and Nigmet Sina, the concert blended traditional Bedouin melodies with contemporary Egyptian songs. 

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Badaweya Womans Project

Hemaya and GIZ partnered up to preserve traditional Bedouin crafts and support women's economic independence. Through training in sewing, embroidery, and marketing, the initiative helped sustain heritage while creating new opportunities.

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Taba Check Point

Recognizing the importance of the Taba checkpoint as a major entry point into South Sinai, Hemaya took on the task of redesigning and rebuilding the facility in the early 2000s. Funded by the Egyptian American Bank, the project transformed the checkpoint from a simple, unappealing structure into a more functional and visually welcoming gateway for travelers arriving to South Sinai. 

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Publishing a Book

Hemaya published its first book documenting the efforts of various NGOs and their impact on the community of South Sinai. The publication raises awareness, attracts support, and aims to inspires future projects focused on sustainability and social empowerment.

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Children in Need Program

With the support of UNICEF, Hemaya trained 170 street children in an 8-week program focused on waste segregation, health awareness, and self-empowerment. Through hands on learning, they gained essential life skills, hygiene education, and confidence to build a better future.

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Unclaimed Clothes

Hemaya repurposed 20 tons of brand-new, unclaimed clothing from the Egyptian Customs Authority in Nuweiba to help families in need across South Sinai. After careful sorting and disinfection, the clothes were fairly distributed among cities, with local authorities ensuring they reached the most vulnerable communities.

Hemaya Sorting Station

Nuweiba City,

South Sinai, Egypt

 

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