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EarthDay Fair 2008, Jordan
On behalf of the Earth Day Network (U.S.) / the Call to Action in Jordan -Earth Day Fair 2008 & the Great Amman Municipality we were proud to have invited you to join us & contribute in the first event of its kind in Jordan.
"Earth Day Fair 2008, Jordan"
Motto: "Everyday is Earth Day!"
Patron: Eng Omar Maani, Mayor of Amman
Venue: The National Orthodox School
Time frame: Friday, May 2nd (10:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Participants: This included a combination of various schools & NGOs all brought together under one theme
Event details: Fun & educational events that rekindled public commitment to environmental values & broadened public support. It was a great opportunity to bring people together for the common good in a festive atmosphere.
Program included a walkathon/march (in support of raising public awarness to environmental issues we are facing), tree planting, food, music, contests, educational booths, exhibits & informational brochures...
Actual total attendance number ≈450 (mostly children)
School students enthusiastically received paper recycling and soap manufacturing techniques in addition to educational story telling. Kids of 7 years and up were determined to finish the walkathon by themselves and carry banners calling out for environmental action displaying seeds of patriotism and civic involvement!
"EarthDay Fair 2008, Jo" MEDIA COVERAGE:
-Televised locally
- Local radio broadcasted ads at Sawt Al Gahd (media sponsor) and international broadcasted coverage by Mr. Kubaik Benoit.
-Newspapers: local (Al Dostour)
-Websites: EarthDay Network, Call to Action Jo and facebook
- 24Street banners by the Great Amman Municipality
Earthday Supporters: Sawt Al Ghad (EarthDay Fair exclusive media sponsor), Salbashian Trading Group, the Great Amman municipality, Environmental Police, EMS, UNU-ILI, Jordan River foundation & De La Salle College.
"Earth Day Fair 2008, Jordan"
Motto: "Everyday is Earth Day!"
Patron: Eng Omar Maani, Mayor of Amman
Venue: The National Orthodox School
Time frame: Friday, May 2nd (10:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Participants: This included a combination of various schools & NGOs all brought together under one theme
Event details: Fun & educational events that rekindled public commitment to environmental values & broadened public support. It was a great opportunity to bring people together for the common good in a festive atmosphere.
Program included a walkathon/march (in support of raising public awarness to environmental issues we are facing), tree planting, food, music, contests, educational booths, exhibits & informational brochures...
Actual total attendance number ≈450 (mostly children)
School students enthusiastically received paper recycling and soap manufacturing techniques in addition to educational story telling. Kids of 7 years and up were determined to finish the walkathon by themselves and carry banners calling out for environmental action displaying seeds of patriotism and civic involvement!
"EarthDay Fair 2008, Jo" MEDIA COVERAGE:
-Televised locally
- Local radio broadcasted ads at Sawt Al Gahd (media sponsor) and international broadcasted coverage by Mr. Kubaik Benoit.
-Newspapers: local (Al Dostour)
-Websites: EarthDay Network, Call to Action Jo and facebook
- 24Street banners by the Great Amman Municipality
Earthday Supporters: Sawt Al Ghad (EarthDay Fair exclusive media sponsor), Salbashian Trading Group, the Great Amman municipality, Environmental Police, EMS, UNU-ILI, Jordan River foundation & De La Salle College.
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Comment by isabellemanneh on May 12, 2008 at 3:31pm - Earthday Supporters: thank you all and never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens CAN change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that has!
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