The community center is currently being built; the design and construction is happening thanks to the collaboration with our friends Hand Over. Catherine Exists aims to support the locals in managing the community center until it is sustained and the model is proven to then be replicated elsewhere. The community center embraces the eco friendly mindset, all materials and energy used during construction and in operations is green!
The community center includes:
1-A medical clinic (community clinic) mainly for locals - open since October 2018
2-Trekking information center and hiking services - planned opening 2020
3-Equipped class room for locals to learn & conduct classes - planned opening 2020
4-Equipped class room for visitors to use for workshops, team building activities and/or lectures - demo available now planned opening 2020
5-A handcrafts market for female Bedouin artisans to showcase and sell their handcrafts - planned opening 2020
6- Cross-cultural programs:
Tutoring - Visitors volunteering to tutor locals
Residency - Global artists are welcomed to stay & develop their work in our spaces while connecting with locals
Workshops - Visitors attending classes conducted by local Bedouins
Options for nearest accommodations:
1. Eid Lodge is location less than 10minutes drive away from the community center
2. AlKarm ecolodge is located 2minutes walk away from the community center
Accommodations include:
1-Spaces for activities such as basic astronomy observatory, meditation & yoga areas.
2-Kitchen and dinning areas both indoor and outdoor.
3-Rooms for accommodation; accommodates up-to 40-50 individuals in addition to camping areas.
The Clinic:
Due to the lack of proper medical check ups and support from St. Catherine’s public hospital, the local Bedouins face false diagnosis & relapse and are forced to travel to other cities later for treatment as their case deteriorate.
The clinic serves as:
1- Primary medical care services for the locals
2- Main first aid point for locals and travelers
The clinic is currently being built to then be equipped with a proper medical bed and basic needed supplies & devices such as basic dentistry equipment, blood pressure measurement device, needles..etc. These equipment has been determined by a group of medical volunteers and advisors.
Now you can contribute to our cause by donating! Contact us for more details.
The community center includes:
1-A medical clinic (community clinic) mainly for locals - open since October 2018
2-Trekking information center and hiking services - planned opening 2020
3-Equipped class room for locals to learn & conduct classes - planned opening 2020
4-Equipped class room for visitors to use for workshops, team building activities and/or lectures - demo available now planned opening 2020
5-A handcrafts market for female Bedouin artisans to showcase and sell their handcrafts - planned opening 2020
6- Cross-cultural programs:
Tutoring - Visitors volunteering to tutor locals
Residency - Global artists are welcomed to stay & develop their work in our spaces while connecting with locals
Workshops - Visitors attending classes conducted by local Bedouins
Options for nearest accommodations:
1. Eid Lodge is location less than 10minutes drive away from the community center
2. AlKarm ecolodge is located 2minutes walk away from the community center
Accommodations include:
1-Spaces for activities such as basic astronomy observatory, meditation & yoga areas.
2-Kitchen and dinning areas both indoor and outdoor.
3-Rooms for accommodation; accommodates up-to 40-50 individuals in addition to camping areas.
The Clinic:
Due to the lack of proper medical check ups and support from St. Catherine’s public hospital, the local Bedouins face false diagnosis & relapse and are forced to travel to other cities later for treatment as their case deteriorate.
The clinic serves as:
1- Primary medical care services for the locals
2- Main first aid point for locals and travelers
The clinic is currently being built to then be equipped with a proper medical bed and basic needed supplies & devices such as basic dentistry equipment, blood pressure measurement device, needles..etc. These equipment has been determined by a group of medical volunteers and advisors.
Now you can contribute to our cause by donating! Contact us for more details.
