While there are countless projects being done in Cairo and other cities in Egypt to help young women receive an education and work, there is still limited attention given to the bedouin women in Sinai. Due to unfortunate events, the Sinai peninsula has in recent years become a haven for terrorism and transnational crime, posing great threats to Egypt’s national security. Though what is missing from the discourse is human security – that is, giving primacy to the humans of that region and addressing their social and economic concerns. ‘Bedouin Girls Education Project’ is one of these initiatives that addresses the problem of human security in the Sinai peninsula. While the bedouin men of Sinai are often more visible and known, the role of the bedouin women both at home and work is not taken into great consideration despite their importance. When you help just one young woman receive an education, you also help her in building the future of her family and children, as she will be more able to educate them and even support them financially during times of crisis. Cornelia Aebersold, founder of the project and who…
‘Mona Dreams of Being a Doctor’: Helping Sinai Bedouin Girls Receive Education
December 4, 2018
