About us
Dahab Cats is a small volunteer-run community non-profit charity in Dahab, a town on the Gulf of Aqaba in South Sinai, Egypt.
Our main focus is to treat sick, injured, vulnerable, abandoned cats and kittens and find forever homes for them. We also have cat hotel fac for owned cats and kittens while their owners are travelling or waiting for their pets to be ready to travel.
Gillian is the founder of Dahab Cats. Retired, and Originally from the UK, she lived and worked as a Change Consultant, around the world before settling in Dahab in 2017. She’d never owned a cat but one day a young lady brought her a tiny kitten that needed saving so she took him in and cared for him. She soon fell in love with his gentle character and loving ways and so started to help more cats and kittens, and went on to establish a sanctuary to care for sick, injured and vulnerable cats and kittens.
The team
Gillian is the driving force behind the cat shelter. As the owner, she has a clear overview of the entire organization, ensuring everything runs smoothly. Each day, she assesses the needs of the cats. She organize fundraising for financial support of the shelter. She also recruits volunteers, interviewing them to build a good team and many more.
Laura coordinates the adoptions within the shelter, ensuring everything runs smoothly from preparation and travel to updates with the new family. She also manages the social media channels, has renovated and maintains the website, and keeps all medical records up to date in organized schedules.With her dedication, she helps cats find loving homes and also increases visibility and engagement for the shelter.
Michka is the manager of the shelter (on location) and plays a key role in ensuring everything runs smoothly. She oversees all medical procedures, making sure each cat gets the care they need. Additionally, she manages the team of volunteers, coordinating daily tasks and providing guidance.
Francis helps with selling at local markets and arranging flight parents for adoptions. Her support is invaluable in raising funds and ensuring adopted cats can safely travel to their new homes.
Ahmed is the taxi driver who helps transport the cats to and from vet appointments, providing great support to Gillian. He also ensures that all supplies are well-stocked, keeping everything running smoothly. With his reliability and dedication, he plays an essential role in the daily operations of the shelter.