About Bedu

Some South Sinai Bedu are among the poorest people in the world

In the past Bedu (also known as Bedouin) were nomadic, living in tents while flocks of goats and sheep grazed in the desert wadis. Today, most people are sedentary, living in small groups in the desert or in the larger towns of South Sinai.

There are around 50,000 Bedu living in the region.

These are resilient communities, full of energy and ideas, but people in South Sinai face huge challenges:

Since tourism in the region drastically reduced, unemployment has been extremely high
Of the Bedu who do have work, half are living on less than $1 a day
High inflation in recent years has worsened the situation for almost everyone
44% of the adult population has no education at all
More than 1 in 10 of the local children are malnourished.

We aim to give Bedouin communities the ability to participate in modern society on their own terms. We create livelihood opportunities, facilitate education and training (especially for women), improve access to water, and promote inclusion for the many deaf Bedu. Our small staff team is entirely Bedouin, works within Bedouin cultural norms and is widely trusted by local people.