After years of importing sweet potatoes from Egypt, GlobalFair asked itself: how can we do more for the local population? We found the answer in various projects: constructing an irrigation system, sponsoring a school community and facilitating microcredit.
From desert soil to ‘Woestijnroos’
GlobalFair has been able to contribute to a special project in Egypt: transforming desert soil into fertile agricultural land.
GlobalFair also supports a school and a day care centre for children with intellectual disabilities. ‘De Woestijnroos’ (desert rose in English) is an organisation led by Youssef and Caroline, who are also committed to providing microcredits to small local entrepreneurs. GlobalFair is also a convinced supporter of these initiatives.
What happens in Egypt?
October 2025
‘De Woestijnroos’ has received a new car! The previous car was in need of replacement. Youssef uses the car to visit microcredit projects. He is also GlobalFair’s reliable partner in Egypt. He fulfils many roles. Here’s to many safe kilometres in Egypt!
January 2024
In November 2022, we prepared 4.2 hectares of land for growing grain. Now, a year later, another harvest is coming! New potatoes are also being planted again, on the land prepared for potatoes in March 2023. Last but not least, the land is also full of onions. The project has been a success!
October 2023
After months of growth, it is finally here: the harvest machine goes into the ground and the sweet potatoes are harvested! The crop provides food for the people of Anafora.
September 2023
Just a little more patience… the harvest is almost here! In a few weeks, 4.2 hectares of potatoes will be harvested. Some maize plants have also sprung up among the potatoes.
July 2023
Eight acres of Egyptian desert soil full of potatoes are blooming beautifully! This is thanks to a mile-long network of drip hoses that provide adequate water to the plants. In few months, the potatoes will be harvested and given to the poor as food.
May 2023
A lot happened in the fields in May. The photos show that the wheat has been harvested after seven months! Now it is ready to be ground into flour. Meanwhile, on another piece of land, the first potatoes have been planted. In this way, Anafora is continuously provided with fresh food.
March 2023
Slowly the grain turns yellow. This means maturation has started. In a few more months, the harvest can begin. Meanwhile, another 8-hectare piece of land is being prepared for seed potatoes. Soon potatoes will go into the ground here, to be harvested in six months!
January 2023
In the months of December and January a lot has changed on the land. The barren plain has turned into a fertile grain field. In the last week of January, the grain is already quite high and has a beautiful, green color!
November 2022
After the soil has been prepared for agriculture and the irrigation systems have been installed, the grain seeds are sown in early November.
“GlobalFair’s investment gives Egyptians the opportunity to start their own business through microcredits”
Contact
GlobalFair B.V.
Koopliedenweg 22
2991LN Barendrecht
info@globalfair.nl
(+31) 180 726 726
Chamber of commerce-number: 73738131
GlobalFair
GlobalFair is your specialist for the import and export of sweet potatoes, fruits and vegetables. We are located in Barendrecht, the fruit and vegetable heart of the Netherlands, and partner with suppliers on all continents. We sell our high-quality products throughout Europe. We focus on customers in the food service, processing , wholesalers and retail industries.
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