Amman, June 7 (Petra) – The National Clean-up Campaign, implemented in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), has launched an activity at Zaha Cultural Centre (ZCC) in Amman's Mustanada neighborhood.
The campaign, which saw participation from center volunteers and members of the local community, aims to raise environmental awareness and promote sustainability and public cleanliness.
This initiative coincides with World Environment Day, highlighting the importance of community action in maintaining a clean and sustainable environment.
Talking at the launching ceremony, Rania Sbeih, ZCC's Executive Director, emphasized the importance of the partnership with FAO in implementing environmental and development projects.
She highlighted "Green Wheels" project, which supports establishment of the first inclusive school for children with cerebral palsy in Amman through the recycling of plastic containers and lids.
Sbeih also noted the role of the Zaha Volunteer Platform in strengthening community engagement.
The campaign's launch saw participation of center volunteers and members of the local community.
For his part, FAO Representative in Jordan, Paul Obio, emphasized the importance of the partnership with center in implementing environmental and community projects and initiatives.
He noted the campaign comes within the framework of supporting efforts, aimed at enhancing environmental awareness and encouraging sustainable practices among various segments of society.
Following the opening remarks, participants were briefed on "Green Roofs" project, implemented by the center in cooperation with the FAO at Zaha Cultural Center in Amman's Mustanada neighborhood.
On its goals, this project aims to harness unused spaces to become productive green areas that contribute to supporting local women and promoting urban agriculture and food security.
The event concluded with a field cleanup campaign in the center's vicinity, as plastic containers and lids were collected for use in "Green Wheels" project, which reflects goals of the environmental and community initiative.
//Petra// AG
