Meet The Path to Humanity
The Path to Humanity was founded in 2023 in Luxembourg to take action against animal suffering and environmental destruction in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
What began as a personal initiative has grown into a movement – supported by volunteers, schools, partners, and supporters from around the world.
We sterilize and vaccinate stray animals, build feeding stations, organize clean-ups on land and at sea, and raise awareness through education.
Our goal: lasting change – with compassion, commitment, and responsibility.
Our Mission
We protect animals and the environment through direct, sustainable action – hands-on and from the heart.
From sterilization and medical care to clean-up campaigns and awareness work, we act where help is needed most.
Our Vision
A world where every animal is treated with respect.
A world where humans, animals, and nature live in balance – and compassion is the foundation of every choice.
Our Values
- Compassion– because every life matters
- Responsibility– because looking away is not an option
- Collaboration– because real change only happens together
- Sustainability– because the future starts now
What we do

Animal Care
We sterilize, vaccinate, and provide medical support for stray dogs and cats to reduce suffering and overpopulation.

Feeding Stations
We install and maintain feeding stations in collaboration with local residents – for stable, long-term care.

Environment
We organize clean-up campaigns and protect the land and sea through direct action and awareness.

Education
We educate communities and youth about animal welfare and environmental protection – because change starts with understanding.
Why We Do What We Do
The world’s largest garbage dump is our oceans, with over 100 million tons of trash already lying on the seabed. The cause?
Humans! “Out of sight, out of mind” has been our collective attitude for too long, and it is costing us all.

Marine life, such as turtles, whales, and dolphins, die from ingesting plastic, mistaking it for food. Birds suffer from consuming plastic
waste, and street animals dig through trash, spreading waste that often ends up in the ocean. As a result, we see a vicious cycle of
environmental destruction and suffering.
At The Path to Humanity, we do what we do because we believe we must take responsibility. Our oceans, our animals, and our
planet need us now more than ever. By organizing clean-ups and working to reduce plastic, we aim to set an example for others to
follow – for the generations who will inherit this world.
We believe it’s everyone’s duty to leave the world at least as we found it – to protect and preserve the natural beauty and life that
surrounds us.
meet our team

Yasmine Hémès
After many years of volunteer work in Egypt and South Africa, I officially retired in May 2024. Since then, I’ve been living permanently in Egypt to personally lead, organize, and accompany every step of The Path to Humanity. There is work to be done all over the world. Every organization that strives to make this planet a fairer place – whether near or far – deserves our gratitude. Because in the end, we all share the same goal. I founded The Path to Humanity because the need here in Egypt is urgent. Many animals live on the streets, surviving by scavenging for food. Most are left completely on their own. Aside from a few compassionate individuals, very few people care for their wellbeing. Animals and the environment have always deeply moved me. Both are vital to our survival – yet we often fail to treat them with the care and respect they deserve. Our program shows the projects we support – all of them made possible with your help.
Thank you – on behalf of the animals and the environment.

Patrice Bamberg
Why did I join The Path to Humanity? The welfare of animals is very close to my heart, both at home and in foreign countries. In Egypt, specially in Sharm El-Sheikh, I have seen many animals living on the streets, half-starved and with little water. They are often chased away when they get too close to people. The uncontrolled breeding of dogs and cats worsens the situation further. The Path to Humanity has made it its mission to capture stray dogs and cats, take them to the vet where they are neutered and vaccinated, and then released back into their territory. The animals are not removed from their environment or sent to Europe or elsewhere. In Sharm el-Sheikh, we are not talking about 50 or 100 dogs, but thousands living on the streets. Therefore, any kind of help is very important. If you want to help animals, you must not forget environmental protection. The Path to Humanity also organizes clean-ups in the Red Sea. There are few seas as rich in fish and coral species, making it absolutely worth protecting. Unfortunately, people, whether locals or careless tourists, often take this wonder for granted and do not care for it. There is plenty to do, and we must not look away.

Lydie Hilbert
The situation we witness in Sharm El Sheikh is thought-provoking: an overwhelming number of stray cats and dogs, living on the streets with little to no access to food, medical care, or the hope of finding a home. That is one of the reasons why I joined The Path to Humanity. I fully support our mission to reduce this overpopulation through sterilization, to protect animals from cruel “clean-up” actions like poisoning, and to offer them medical assistance whenever possible. I’m also deeply committed to our environmental efforts – through regular clean-up campaigns on land and in the sea, as well as ongoing education and awareness work. Yasmine, the founder and director, has been living permanently in Sharm El Sheikh since May 2024. With her knowledge, dedication, and determination, she is personally leading every step of the work on the ground. I have also spent time in Egypt and, starting this year, I will be there regularly myself – volunteering with a full heart and strong commitment to the animals.
Every donation makes a difference – and the animals will be grateful.

Nicole Wingartz
We only protect what we love, we only love what we understand, and we only understand what we are taught." Living my life by this quote of Jacques-Yves Cousteau I am happy to be a part of the Path to Humanity to make a change for the Nature above and below water and our stray animals in Sharm.

Ulrich Hanusyk
Why I’m with The Path to Humanity
I love it when the dogs wag their tails and are happy to see me. In those moments, you can feel that they’re learning to trust – despite everything they’ve been through. The Path to Humanity gives me the chance to give something back to these animals: attention, care, and a sense of safety. It’s the small gestures that make a big difference – not only for the animals, but for ourselves too. Being part of this path means taking responsibility. For living beings who have no voice – but who show us, in their own way, just how much love they carry inside.

Juliet Kennard
I have always loved and appreciated the beauty of the underwater world. Whilst diving I had the opportunity to experience some truly wonderful sights. I could also see the damage that is done by careless and often reckless people. No respect for the natural environment or the inhabitants. Now I can contribute to helping protect the environment that so badly needs our support.

Dr. Adel Taher

Fabio Baviera
I am part of the board of The Path to Humanity because my passion lies in underwater videography and photography. Through the lens, I see the fragile beauty of the oceans – and the alarming, ongoing destruction of our seas. Every picture, every video brings the harsh reality of the oceans closer, telling the story of the devastation and loss of biodiversity we’re witnessing. For over ten years, I have worked closely with Yasmine, and together we’ve organized countless clean-ups – not only because it’s necessary but because it’s our responsibility. The marine life, the corals, and everything beneath the surface need our help more than ever. This work is more than just a job or hobby – it’s a call to change the world. I dedicate every fiber of my being to preserving coral-rich ecosystems and protecting the oceans. The fight for the seas is not just a task; it’s a passion I share with every breath and every photo I take.