Once again Red Sea Diving Safari are raising money for the orphans of Marsa Alam and we need your help!
Here at Red Sea Diving Safari we are always looking at ways to give back to the local community, and for the past few years we have run a successful ‘Santa Raffle’ which has raised funds to help buy blankets, water tanks and other essential items for the orphans of Marsa Alam.
This year we have just opened the raffle and with tickets at only 2 Euro your small donation could go a long way to helping others less fortunate.
You can buy tickets directly at the reception of any of our three villages or alternatively through your travel agent.
Santa himself will be making an appearance at Marsa Shagra Village on the 24th December to draw the winning tickets and guests do not have to be in site to win. Your prize is valid for one year and can be collected the next time you come to visit us here in the Southern Red Sea.
Prizes:
- Aqualung regulator Legend Glacia ( I stage, II stage + octopus)
- Dinner for two at Bawadi Bedouin Cafe
- Massage by Magic Touch
- 1 DOVOD diving mask
- 2 RSDS sunglasses straps
- 1 RSDS log book
- 1 sunglasses pouch
- 1 dive at Zone B from Marsa Shagra
- 1 free of charge diving day (6th day for free) at Marsa Shagra
- 1 dive at Zone B from Marsa Nakari
- 1 free of charge diving day (6th day for free) at Marsa Nakari
- 2 marine park tickets to Samadai from Hepca
- Accommodation upgrade in Marsa Shagra, Marsa Nakari or Wadi Lahami
- Satayah trip for one person from Wadi Lahami
- Maksour trip for one person from Wadi Lahami
- Night dive at Shabrour for one person from Wadi Lahami
- 1 extra dive at Zone 1 for one person from Wadi Lahami
More about the cause:
We have a long-standing relationship with Gamayet Kafalet el Yateem, (Association of Orphan Supporters) in Marsa Alam. This association is led by Mr Saber Mohamed Hussein, a friend of Hossam Helmy and well-known Marsa Alam citizen. The association collects monthly donations from 265 members, each donating a monthly amount. With this money plus other donations, the 9 volunteer workers provide support to local orphans, regularly checking on them and ensuring their welfare. As well as their daily welfare, there are also other special situations which require additional donations, such as weddings and other life events. Of course the demand is higher than the current monthly amount raised and it is a hard task to decide on the fair distribution of the funds. There are 97 orphans from the Marsa Alam community currently being looked after by the association, some Bedouins and some of Marsa Alam's citizens.
