Charities We Love & Support
Supporting Egyptian Archaeology & Egypt’s Animals in Need
Travel with purpose. Give back with meaning.
At Ancient Egypt Alive, exploring Egypt isn’t just about seeing the past — it’s about supporting the present and protecting the future. Egypt is a nation of more than 100 million people, many of whom struggle to provide basics for their families. Tourism — the country’s number one industry — has endured repeated economic setbacks over the past decade, from revolution to pandemic to inflation. The result is that both cultural heritage and vulnerable animals often go without essential support.
We are deeply committed to giving back in ways that make a real difference.
Funding Archaeology: The Amarna Project
We are proud supporters of archaeological work in Egypt. Through lectures, tours and community fundraising, we have raised more than $10,000 for the Amarna Project, the world-renowned excavation and conservation initiative at Tell el-Amarna — the capital built by Akhenaten and Nefertiti. These funds help preserve tombs, train Egyptian archaeologists, and protect ancient heritage for generations to come.
Helping Egypt’s Animals: Touch of Life Sanctuary
Egypt’s working animals and abandoned dogs and cats face tremendous hardship. Veterinary services and rescue work receive little to no government funding. That’s why we proudly support Touch of Life Animal Sanctuary, an extraordinary Cairo-based rescue run by dedicated Egyptians who provide shelter, food, and emergency care to abused, abandoned and injured animals.
Over the years, our travellers and community have raised more than $6,000 to help this sanctuary care for donkeys, horses, dogs, cats and other vulnerable animals who would otherwise suffer or perish. You can learn more or contribute directly here.
Great Aten Temple Project, led by Barry Kemp
Great Aten Temple Project, led by Barry Kemp, director, Amarna
Preferred Projects
Please visit our preferred projects – and give generously!
Travel That Matters
When you travel with Ancient Egypt Alive, attend our lectures, or support our events, you’re not only deepening your knowledge — you’re enriching lives in Egypt right now. Our goal is to make sure that tourism doesn’t just take — it gives back in lasting and compassionate ways.
Photo Gallery
Laura on West bank of Luxor - with horse
Dr. Kent Weeks and his archaeological lead Ahmed outside Susan Weeks Library, West Bank, Luxor
