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Makanuna Al-Khalifa - Empowering Youth to Transform Urban Spaces

A series of short documentaries showcasing Cairo teens transforming their historic neighborhood park through innovative upcycling. Witness youth-led urban renewal blending cultural heritage, sustainability, and community engagement.

Hadeer Dahab

Facilitator

date November 8, 2024 | 14:00 - 14:45
place
Urban Cinema
organization
Makanuna
country
Egypt
Reference: 
UC 29
WUF12

Objectives

- Highlight the transformative power of youth engagement in urban design and community development through real-world examples of successful implementation.
- Demonstrate how sustainable practices can be achieved through youth-led initiatives, showcasing innovative approaches to:
a) Waste management and recycling
b) Organic waste composting
c) Creative upcycling solutions
- Celebrate the intersection of cultural heritage preservation and environmental sustainability in historic neighborhoods through creative placemaking.
- Share practical, replicable models of youth-driven community participation that other neighborhoods can adapt and implement.
- Inspire global audiences to recognize and support youth as key stakeholders in creating inclusive, resilient, and environmentally conscious urban spaces.

Partners

Organization
Country
Makanuna
Egypt
Eiid Studio
Egypt
NA
Egypt
NA
Germany

Session panelists

Panelist
Role
Organization
Country
Ms. Monica Zacharia
Environmental Architect
Eiid Studio
Ms. Shahinaz Elawady
Guidance Counselor & Programs Coordinator, Makanuna
Makanuna
Ms. Malak Abbas
University Student & Junior Poet, Makanuna
Makanuna
Ms. Fatma Abbas
Junior Illustrator & Arts and Crafts Coordinator, Makanuna
Makanuna