Not By Bread Alone
Baking with Egyptian Families
Overview
One Horizon’s Not by Bread Alone Program
One Horizon’s Not by Bread Alone objective, is about the economic empowerment of women. By harnessing a cultural legacy around the skills of bread making, women can deliver economic certainty for themselves and their families, reduce stress and anxiety, and have a more stable life. It’s a great practical program with immediate benefits and low start-up costs. And the return of smiles to the women’s faces and those of their families is a reward for everyone.
Your Holiday Can Change Lives
At One Horizon, you will meet the people of Egypt. Spend time with them, learn about their lives, and be transformed in ways you never imagined. You’ll hear about the hopes and dreams they have for themselves and their children. And you’ll be helping them move closer toward that better life. Imagine how it will feel to share smiles with these welcoming people. And you’ll share your dreams as well. Perhaps long-harboured wishes for connection, trust, and joy with others in our world. And the chance to share the lessons of your own life.
This is what so many people are looking for, to do good by giving back. The villages in and around Cairo are where this will happen. By spending time with the people of Egypt you will be transformed. We invite you to join us. As with so many of our guests, you will be swept up in an emotional journey that will change you forever. So join us on a most incredible journey.
How We’re Different
One Horizon provides more than 50 sustainable programs in Africa, aiding and assisting communities with nutrition, clean water, irrigation for farming, electricity, vocational training, and housing.
We are a non-profit, so your travel dollars go directly to improving the lives of the people you meet – the children, the young couples, and especially the seniors– who have an esteemed place in Egyptian life. By creating this model of “travel with a purpose”, we invite you, the visitor to make a hands-on, positive impact in the communities you visit and the people you meet, laugh with, and get to know.
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Ancient Egyptian Research Association
One Horizon Africa is a member of AERA. AERA brings together archaeologists and specialists from around the world to address questions regarding the origin, nature, and development of the Egyptian state. By becoming a member of AERA you support the training of young Egyptian archaeologists and the survey, mapping, excavation, and the analysis of archaeological sites. We encourage everyone to become a member and support the work of AERA.
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What To Expect From This Experience
- You will be involved in a Travel With A Purpose experience that will link you to the people of Egypt and will redefine what a holiday means. An experience that leaves a community better off than before.
- This is a total cultural encounter where you will meet every day Egyptian families and farmers who till the soil to earn a living and feed their families.
- You can talk to the locals about their life experiences and gain penetrating insight into Egyptian culture and their relationship with the land and the Nile
- Of all the activities you can experience in Egypt this is one that you will remember for life. The resilience of the local people will inspire you as they welcome you into their communities and homes. A wonderful experience.
Leveraging a Cultural Legacy
Egyptians are never far away from their cultural and historical ties with the past. For over 4000 years, bread has been the most important food in Egypt, and it is to this current day. Evidence of the earliest bread-making by Egyptians can be found in the ancient wall decorations of tombs and temples. In the past the basic foods of both the poor and wealthy Egyptians were bread and beer. It is this cultural legacy which we are harnessing to help today’s Egyptian families.
Eish Means Life
In Egypt, the colloquial term for bread is ‘eish’ which means ‘life’. And it is only in Egypt where bread holds such reverence. The most popular bread in Egypt is ‘baladi’ bread which is baked in household and restaurant ovens across the country. Because it is the mainstay for most Egyptians, the government subsidizes its costs.
Learn the Art of Making Bread
Our guests can also involve themselves in bread-making classes with their hosts. This is a great grassroots opportunity to meet local families and learn about life in Egyptian villages. It’s great fun and typically involves a lot of singing and laughter all around. And your hosts are earning an income from conducting their bread making classes.
Our Excursions to Villages and Farms Are Inspiring
Our excursions to farms bring people from all walks of life together to help each other. This is a genuine collaboration which enables everyone to get involved and to ‘give back’. It’s “travel with a purpose.” Our guests enjoy the excursions immensely and it’s a win-win situation for all. You can combine this excursion with our other tours for a totally immersive cultural experience.
Inclusions
This excursion can be combined with other tours for totally immersive activities. The other tours include Khan El Khalili Bazaar, Old Cairo (Coptic and Islamic History), the National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation, Stairways to Eternity (The Pyramids of Giza) and many others. Please enquire at One Horizon for your options.
- Pick up and return from your hotel
- Water
- Lunch
- All entrance fees, service charge, current taxes, and vat.
- Services of an English-speaking guide
Exclusions
- Personal expenditure of any kind
- Tips
- Alcoholic Drinks and extra meals (other than those stated in the itinerary)
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ARCHAEOLOGY 2.0
Dr Mark Lehner ranks amongst the most outstanding Egyptologists of the modern era. Within a select group of Egyptologists such as Petrie, Carter, Hawass and others, Mark has earned his international reputation based on over 40 years of conducting research and excavations in Egypt. His discoveries, such as the workers village close to the Giza Pyramids, and his academic treatise and publications have contributed greatly to the world’s understanding of ancient Egypt. Mark is also the founder of the Ancient Egyptians Research Associates (AERA) whose work includes training the next generation of Egyptian Egyptologists.
Within One Horizon, training our tour guides so that they provide our clients with the most factual, up to date and insightful information draws heavily from Mark’s 40 years of research, analysis and dedication. And so, our guides remain at the forefront of current learnings and knowledge that enhances our guests Egyptian experience with us.
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