Activities / 2010
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)