Ep.231 (Video): 'Let's Play' Initiative with Nada Borgi & Sandra Richani The Beirut Banyan

0:00 Intro
2:54 Purpose
8:00 Gap
15:30 Initial Three Schools
18:01 Big Toys
23:20 Ground Painting
30:58 Shading Canopies
35:32 Urgency

We're with Nada Borgi and Sandra Richani for Episode 231 of The Beirut Banyan.

Click to watch:
https://youtu.be/_bqb-BLDj9k

We discuss their 'Let's Play' Initiative, aiming to restore and design three playgrounds in three different schools destroyed by the August 4 port blasts.

Their crowdfunding campaign aims to raise $45,000 by the end of this year. The GoFundMe link is accessible below:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/beirut-schools-playgrounds-design-project?utm_source=whatsapp-visit&utm_medium=chat&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet

Our conversation includes citizen-driven initiatives and volunteer efforts that help create a positive environment for children returning to their schools post-lockdown.

Nada Borgi and Sandra Richani are architects and urban planners / designers.

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Music by Marc Codsi. Graphics by Sara Tarhini.