On December 19, 2024, Project Wadi Attir celebrated its 17th anniversary. Local dignitaries, members of the community, and many of those who were involved with the project over the years participated in this festive occasion celebrating the inspiring accomplishments of this unique undertaking.
In December 2007, during a reconnaissance trip to explore possibilities for launching a model development initiative with the Bedouin community, Lab founder Dr. Michael Ben-Eli met Dr. Mohammed Alnabari, then Mayor of Hura. Mohammed was intrigued, the immediate chemistry between the two was palatable, and they committed to start working together.
Early in 2008, they launched an effort that grew to be known as project Wadi Attir. Designed to demonstrate an approach to sustainable agriculture in an arid zone, the project combines indigenous tradition with modern-day science and technology. It aims to showcase implementation of the sustainability principles developed by The Lab and includes significant innovations in community development, economic opportunity, green technology, ecosystem restoration and more.
Project Wadi Attir has received broad international attention. It was recognized by the United Nations Convention on Combating Desertification, used as a case study in several universities, and hailed for its comprehensive approach based on The Lab’s sustainability principles.
Happy Anniversary to all members of the community, project partners, team, and supporters.
The story of Project Wadi Attir is being documented in a book to be authored by acclaimed writer and documentarian Naomi Azar.
Click here to see Naomi’s recent post on the 17th Anniversary of Project Wadi Attir.
