• Urban Farming • Greening The Camps at Amman Design Week •

• The event •

Join us for a discussion on urban farming. We will introduce you to the core principles and the philosophy behind rooftop gardening, its benefits and values for communities and the environment. The discussion is followed by a visit to the rooftop farm and a tasting of our delicious fresh produce. Local hand-made goodies and prints will be for sale.

• Greening the Camps •

Greening the Camps is a non-profit organisation that designs, develops, builds and maintains rooftop gardens in Palestinian refugee camps. The project is driven by a passion for environment and earthcare, and an understanding of urban design and its toolsets. Through reconnecting displaced communities with food production from urban agricultural practices, Greening the Camps creates opportunities for local empowerment and economic development. Their first experimental farm is finished on the rooftop of Jadal for Knowledge and Culture and they are working on a second farm in Jerash Camp.

• Jadal for Knowledge and Culture •

Jadal is an open space for cultural activities and knowledge sharing. The project aims to encourage creativity, innovation and collective activities that benefit the community. Jadal also creates a space for self-exploration, questioning, sharing skills and experiences, critical discussions, reflection and artistic expression. Situated in one of Jabal Al Lweibdeh’s historic houses, on the Kalha stairs, the space features a yard, reading area, gallery and classrooms.

• More information •

Date: 11 October 2017
Time: 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
Location: Downtown Amman
Venue: Jadal for Knowledge and Culture
Language: English
Fees: Free