Activities
Action vs. Talk
the Aleppo CDS is not just about strategy preparation; it is about implementation as well. Small and quick projects and activities are implemented on the ground while strategies are being prepared on paper. Activities can include small urban projects, training projects, events, public interest campaigns, and the formation of local, domestic, and international partnerships, alliances, cooperative agreements and networking.
by type:
- All types
- Conference (3)
- Cultural Event (5)
- Field Trip (1)
- Networking (9)
- Project (6)
- Training (2)
- Workshop (8)
by year:
Aleppo Scope
November 2010, Aleppo
A monthly bulletin issued by the city council of Aleppo, containing a program of cultural activities held in the city.
Mid-Term Forum
May 2010, Sheraton hotel
A two days conference and workshops to draw a vision for the future of the city.
Madinatuna Brand Awareness Campaign
April 2010, Aleppo
2 weeks brand awareness campaign was implemented to launch Madinatuna. Mass advertising media channels were used.
Skills for Informal Settlements
March 2010, SEBC, Aleppo
Skills is a 1 year training program for 18 young people (aged 18-25 years old) from the informal settlements. The training seek sto increase their employability by providing new skills and competences in entrepreneurship development, management, language, and interpersonal communication. the program includes 6 month theory courses and 6 month hands-on training in the private sector.
Open City - Safe City
February 2010, Municipality of Aleppo
Workshop for identifying headlines for the CFC strategy
Strategic Planning Course
February 2010, Old City Directorate
A three days training program for heads of working groups, and member of the municipality and the private sector on Strategic planning.
CDS Team Visit to Ghazi Intab, Turkey
February 2010, Ghazi Intab, Turkey
A two days field trip to Ghazi Intab, Turkey, for heads of working groups to see the lessons learned about the decentralized development of the city. Focus was on the work flow in the municipality, the old city rehabilitation, the museum, the informal settlements, and the greening belt.
Heritage Ambassador
February 2010, Shibani School, Old City of Aleppo
Teaching a group of selected school kids photography techniques for taking pictures in the old city. Introducing the kids about the old city and how to present it to their friends back at school.
Book Launch
February 2010, Engineers Syndicate, Aleppo
The book “informal settlement in Aleppo” was launched publically. The book offers rapid profiles for all informal settlements in Aleppo.
School, Home, City
January 2010, Municipality of Aleppo
A two days workshop for children’s parents discussing children’s and parents behavior patterns at home, at school, and in the neighborhood.
PPP Cooperation Agreements
January 2010, Municipality of Aleppo
Signing a cooperation agreement with SEBC
NGOs Cooperation Agreements
January 2010, Municipality of Aleppo
Signing a cooperation agreement with JCI
Quaik River Beautification Project
January 2010, Aleppo
CDS participated in the preparation and construction supervision of the project of the Quaik River Beautification project (technical, legal, urban design issues). The project aims at improving the river bed to serve an ecological function insuring biodiversity, good air quality, and managing rain water floods.
Wax Flower Book
January 2010, Aleppo
CDS funded the Small Flowers NGO to publish children story for raising awareness on inter-family marriages (endogamy)
Open City - Diverse City
December 2009, Municipality of Aleppo
A one Decision maker workshop on the spatial development strategy of Aleppo
Basic Concepts for Social Development with Children & Youth
December 2009, Municipality of Aleppo
3 day workshop was held in cooperation with UNICEF. The workshop focused on capacity building for staff involved in social development issues with Children and Youth.
Children’s Drawings & Their Meanings
November 2009, Municipality of Aleppo
1 day workshop was held in participation with the French School in Aleppo. The workshop focused on training the staff on how to use children’s drawings in strategy work.
Aleppo 10th International Photo Festival
October 2009, Shibani School, Old City of Aleppo
International photographers participated from 26 countries in a 15 days exhibition to show their work in shibani school at the heart of the old city of Aleppo
Greetings from Aleppo
October 2009, Aleppo, Tartous, Latakia, Homs, Deir Ezzor
Violinist Ashraf Kateb and pianist Ramune Neris played classical music together at 5 Syrian Cities. The events were sponsored by the CDS-MOA
Open City - Diverse City
September 2009, Municipality of Aleppo
A one day stakeholders workshop on spatial development methodology for the city and an analysis of the Master plan of Aleppo.
Aleppo Through Their Eyes
September 2009, Municipality of Aleppo
A two days workshop CFC: children friendly city.
Physio-therapy Center
July 2009, Kadi Askar, Aleppo
Established and launched a physio-therapy center for disabled children with the Small Flowers NGO in one of the poor neighborhoods of Aleppo. MOA provided the location and equipment. Small flowers NGO is running the center and providing health care.
Syrian German Music Days
June 2009, Shibani School, Old City of Aleppo
Musicians from Europe and Syria joined in a 6 days classical and jazz music festival.
Tourism
May 2009, Tourism Chamber
Cleaning Campaign
March 2009, Aleppo
CDS supported the MOA in preparing and managing an awareness raising campaign on the rubbish problem in Aleppo City.
Facilitation Techniques
February 2009, Municipality of Aleppo
A three days training program for members of working groups on facilitation techniques
NGOs Cooperation Agreements
January 2009, Municipality of Aleppo
Signing a cooperation agreement with “alsh2oun” to work with them and with all NGOs
NGOs Cooperation Agreements
January 2009, Municipality of Aleppo
Signing a cooperation agreement with Small Flowers NGO
Cooperation Activities
January 2009,
Cooperating with UNICEF on CFC activities and training
Cooperation Activities
January 2009,
Cooperating with UNRWA on CFC activities
Cooperation Activities
January 2009,
Cooperating with Education Directorate in CFC and informal settlements activities
Cooperation Activities
January 2009,
Cooperating with the Health Directorate on CFC and informal settlements activities
Cooperation Activities
January 2009,
Cooperating with the Cultural Directorate on cultural centers for children in Azizieh and Firdos neighborhoods.
Start-up Forum
November 2008, Sheraton hotel
A one day conference Presented a preliminary rapid assessment of the city.