30/01/2024
A strong bond and strategic partnership evolved since December 2019 between The Weather Makers, Habiba Organic Farm (HOF) and Desert Research Center, due to shared values and a common vision for the Sinai Peninsula. In 2007 Maged El Said established Habiba Community in Nuweiba city, South Sinai, Egypt. Habiba’s key attraction: an innovative organic farm in the desert, employing cutting-edge methods in sustainable agriculture, restoration and experimentation. The farm was founded to help green the Sinai desert and produce organic food to uplift the Habiba family and the local community's living conditions. The Habiba development model has changed the landscape in Nuweiba, inspiring many local camps and Bedouin families to participate.
Our partnership extends from sharing food and networks to ecological research and experiments at Habiba Farm, contributing to a deeper understanding of local ecology and ecosystems. This knowledge plays a vital role in the Sinai Regreening and Restoration Initiative. Maged's extensive experience in the local environmental and social context has proven very valuable, offering essential insights to shape our approaches over the years. Maged has become an integral part of our team and we are looking forward to a promising green future.