Identifying a critical need for the preservation of Egypt''s natural resources and celebration of its unique cultural heritage, Eco Nubia transformed the abandoned island of Bigeh in Aswan into one of the first ecolodges in the area serving local and international guests, activating a unique location using natural locally sourced materials, and creating much-needed capacity building and career opportunities to the struggling Nubian community. In partnership with its indigenous Nubians communities, and placed the island on the Egyptian Ecotourism map.