The Hope Voyage: A Lifetime Experience From the UAE to Oman—and beyond, toward Yemen By Joanna Vidal Breakfast at the camp It all started unexpectedly. Due to the nature of my work, I found myself in a meeting with my boss, who’s also my mentor, and an American man named Mike. At first, I assumed it was about our usual culture and heritage projects, since that’s what we normally work on. As the conversation unfolded, Mike started sharing stories about his own work. He had some idea about our projects too, though not in detail. Later, I found out that Mike Metzger is a freelancer who has worked on various initiatives, including collaborations with government institutions in UAE. But what truly stood out was his deep passion for humanitarian work. Over coffee and casual conversation, he opened up about a vision close to his heart, a project called “The Hope Voyage.” It was more than just a desert expedition; it was a mission to raise awareness and funds for the people of Hadramout, ...
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