executive summary the mina-tripoli carfree day is an initiative of the tripoli youth network, and...
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Executive
Summary
The Mina-Tripoli Carfree Day is an initiative of the Tripoli Youth Network, and supported by Bank MED, and Maurice Fadel Price.
It aims at promoting an environmentally friendly culture in Tripoli and Lebanon by banning cars in 2 major axes of Tripoli and Mina and organize, within this track, sports, cultural and entertaining events, to which all inhabitants of Tripoli and beyond would be invited to participate.
Who we are
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The Tripoli Youth Network is a coalition of Non-Governmental Organizations operating in Tripoli and run by young active citizens driven by a common mission to positively contribute to the city of Tripoli as well as the nation of Lebanon as a whole. The Network and its constituencies have thus joined forces for organizing their first initiative: “A Carfree Day in Tripoli Mega-Event” promoting a better environment and responsible citizenship.
• Mrs. Hala Fadel• Ms. Baria Daye• Mrs. Sarah Al Sharif• Mrs. Houda El Rifaei• Ms. Reem Al Haj Ali• Ms. Joudy El Asmar• Mr. Zafer Kabbara• Mr. Yahya Mawloud• Mr. Ziad Mabsout• Mr. Khaled Merheb• Mr. Taha Baba
Who we are
… The Network’s legal representatives are:
Our project
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Carfree DayMina-Tripoli
SundayNovember 13th, 2011
Why do we want to do it?
In order to:
Raise awareness about the environment and the environmental challenges confronting Lebanon in General and the North in particular.
Educate people on how they can become eco-friendly, in particular demonstrate ways in which they can enjoy their city without necessarily being dependent on their cars, which is a major cause of air, noise, and visual pollution.
Why do we want to do it?
How are we going to do it?
Administrative committee: in charge of fund raising, coordination of the different committees, and coordination with the local authorities and ministries involved. Finance committee: in charge of budgeting and financing. Communication committee: in charge of media and Public Relations. Logistics committee: in charge of mapping the location of the event and providing transportation to the Carfree area. Environmental committee: in charge of all the different initiatives aiming at raising awareness among citizens about the environment and a responsible citizenship. Sports committee: in charge of deploying sports activities in the streets freed up from cars. Cultural committee: in charge of organizing cultural events.
The Tripoli Youth Network hasvolunteered its members and split them into committees responsible for specific tasks related to the overall organization of the Carfree day:
The Tripoli Youth Network plans on expanding the network of partners and members involved in order to include: Local authorities including the Municipalities of Tripoli and El Mina, which are both already on board. Major local NGOs such as the Red Cross, The Red Crescent, Caritas etc.. Local shops and traders associations who could benefit and animate the event. Major Universities. Schools and Scouts Groups.
How are we going to do it?
Planned activities .
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Sports activities (running, skateboarding, biking).Cultural activities (music concerts from Tripoli Conservatory, open doors to touristic sites).Entertaining activities (Concert by Ragheb Alama and concert by Tripoli Artists).Green activities: Solar car race organized by children, “green police” all around the dedicated area, awareness booths promoting environmentally friendly behavior.Local food and drinking kiosks.
Activities planned during the carefree day aim at entertaining all participants while promoting a “green” culture:
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How will wemeasure success?
Rate of Participation to exceed 30,000 participants.
Event is flawless in terms of security and organization.
Positive image of Tripoli is portrayed in the media.
www.carfreetripoli.org
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