WAJ FOR CREATIVE WORKS

Where Heritage Comes Alive

Authentic community-based experiences, handcrafted games & souvenirs, and cultural journeys through the living civilization of Upper Egypt.

“Enjoy Egypt, Enjoy Heritage” استمتع بمصر … استمتع بالتراث

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Who We Are

Crafting Connections Between People, Time & Place

WAJ for Creative Works is a circular heritage economy rooted in Upper Egypt: we convert the region’s undervalued heritage — its stories, its green waste, its women’s skills — into a self-reinforcing system that keeps tourist spending inside local communities.

We design and deliver educational, interactive games and souvenirs made from green waste by local artisans, alongside sustainable tourism programs that connect visitors with real communities — not curated performances of culture.

Founded by a professional team from Upper Egypt. Registered as an LLC in Egypt since December 2024, operating across Upper Egypt.

Vision

To become the world’s most trusted Egyptian creative brand for authentic educational and cultural experiences that connect Egyptian heritage with future generations.

Mission

We bring Egyptian heritage to life for children, families, travelers, educators, and cultural institutions through thoughtfully designed products, interactive learning, and community-based cultural experiences that inspire curiosity, preserve cultural identity, and create lasting value for local communities.

What We Offer

Four Pillars of Living Heritage

Every product and experience we create is rooted in one conviction: Egypt’s heritage belongs to its people — and sharing it authentically benefits everyone.

“Each pillar exists because the previous one revealed a gap — tours fund souvenirs, souvenirs fund women’s income between seasons, and workshops replicate the model to new heritage towns. This is a system, not four projects.”

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Pillar 1

Every Route is a New Adventure

Tailored community-based tours through Upper Egypt — combining monuments, living heritage and human practices rarely seen by tourists.

 

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Pillar 2

Games & Gifts from Esna's Hands

Heritage games and keepsakes handcrafted by local artisans using green waste materials — objects that carry history, tell stories, & leave a light footprint.

 

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Pillar 3

Heritage as a Tool for Change

WAJ manages a portfolio of funded projects to empower women artisans and communities through Egyptian cultural heritage as an economic and social resource — aligned with UN SDG 8 (Decent Work), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities & Communities), & SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption & Production).

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Pillar 4 

Egypt's Past as Your Creative Toolkit

WAJ delivers well-designed workshops for individuals, schools, corporate teams, and research groups — using Egyptian heritage not as a backdrop, but as the raw creative material for building new ideas and skills.

Tales from the Field

Stories Only Upper Egypt Can Tell

Behind every tour, every handcrafted souvenir, and every workshop is a story that doesn’t make it into the brochure — an artisan’s technique passed down three generations, a route discovered by accident, a community project’s first small win. This is where we tell them.

Partners & Supporters

Trusted by Institutions Committed to Heritage

WAJ has designed and delivered projects funded by leading international organizations and partnerships with Egyptian institutions committed to culture, heritage, and sustainable development.

U.S. Department of State
U.S. Embassy Cairo
Smithsonian Institution
Legacy International
Goethe-Institut Cairo
Robert Bosch Stiftung
Luxor African Film Festival
Luxor University
Sohag University
U.S. Department of State
U.S. Embassy Cairo
Smithsonian Institution
Legacy International
Goethe-Institut Cairo
Robert Bosch Stiftung
Luxor African Film Festival
Luxor University
Sohag University

Partner With UsOrganizations, embassies, and development agencies — we welcome co-design partnerships for community-led heritage projects in Upper Egypt.

Get in Touch

Contact WAJ

Whether you want to book a tour, order souvenirs, commission a workshop, or explore a partnership — we’d love to hear from you.

Location
Waj for Creative Works, Al Zahra st., from TV st., beside Ghabbour Auto & Bairam tires & batteries, Luxor, Egypt — 85951
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Impact & Credentials

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2025

Shortlisted — SET Competition, Growth Track (Top 5)
Social Entrepreneurship in Tourism, as Esna Routes.

2024

Winner — Enpact Doroob Tourism Pitch Day
Esna Routes, 6-month incubation program.

2022

Green Innovation Award “Daira”
Drosos Foundation / Egyptian Ministry of Environment.

2019

Professional Fellow — Smithsonian Center for Folklife & Cultural Heritage
Washington D.C., USA.

2019

Professional Fellowship in Economic Empowerment
Legacy International / U.S. Department of State.
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