literacy, access to knowledge and the living standards of a country. Good for the better off but, as ever, there are wide disparities in income wealth across the country. There are volunteer work opportunities in Egypt however not on the scale of pre-revolution year of 2011 and the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak. Nevertheless you can get involved in a number of volunteer work projects, but seek safety advice from your foreign office first as the safety of foreigners is not what it was.

Egypt offers a variety of volunteer projects that allow you to make a positive impact while experiencing the rich culture and history of this fascinating country from restoring degraded landscapes in South Sinai, empowering female farmers to create a healthy food chain for future generations to treating abused horses around the pyramids of Cairo or learn desert sustainable agriculture techniques living a Bedouin lifestyle.

Please note that many volunteer opportunities in Egypt were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic which led to the permanent closure of some volunteer opportunities and restrictions on others. Hopefully things are now beginning to return to normal. If you run or know of a volunteer work project in Egypt let us know by contacting us here. We look forward to hearing from you!