Shifting Sands
In the tranquil village of Al Dieseh, nine young Bedouin women are unleashing their creative skills and becoming empowered while earning an income. They are members of Al Dieseh Cooperative, which is producing ceramics to sell to locals and tourists who come to see the famous desert landscape of Jordan’s Wadi Rum protected area.
Chemonics’ Jordan Tourism Development Project is supporting the cooperative. The project, also known as Siyaha, is working with the Jordanian government, local communities, NGOs, and tourism-related groups such as the cooperative, to develop a dynamic and competitive tourism industry.
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Wow! I am so …
Wow! I am so inspired by this video! I run a belly dance networking site on myspace and have included this video in my latest blog posting. I am ELATED that this is happening and it’s no surprise that it’s happening in Jordan. I have always had faith in King Hussein that he would directly or indirectly bring about change for the betterment of tribal women. Now more than ever is it time for us to support our sisters in the desert and I am now making it a goal to visit there soon. Thank you!!!