Freej Exchange - Day 1
Day 1
Freej Exchange
14 December 2024
Freej Exchange, inspired by the Emirati “Freej - neighbourhood” concept, where families can trade pre-loved items while fostering community bonds.
This community-focused event promotes reuse, reduces waste, and brings people together through activities such as:
- Exchange Activity: Participants can swap 2-5 items, taking the same number of items they contribute.
- “Give a Ghaf” Initiative: Participants without items to exchange can join by paying a nominal fee, which includes a token to plant a Ghaf tree that can also be gifted to a loved one.
Other Activations
Family Oriented
For Youth
Outdoor
17 December
Mangrove Champions - Planting: Fujairah
Join our planting event in Fujairah inspired by the UAE’s “Plant the Emirates” programme. Together, we boost food security, strengthen our community bonds, and plant the seeds of a sustainable tomorrow!
Family Oriented
For Youth
Outdoor
16 December
Mangrove Champions - Planting: Sharjah
Join our planting event in Sharjah inspired by the UAE’s “Plant the Emirates” programme. Together, we boost food security, strengthen our community bonds, and plant the seeds of a sustainable tomorrow!
Community
Family Oriented
15 December
Freej Exchange - Day 2
Join us for Freej Exchange, where families can swap pre-loved items and participate in activities that encourage wise consumption and fostering meaningful connections. Registration is required for swapping.
Family Oriented
Past Event
14 December
From Waste to Wonder: Home Composting Tips
Join an eye-opening session on food waste and environmental responsibility, and learn how to compost at home to grow organic vegetables, safeguarding our environment.
Family Oriented
For Youth
Outdoor
13 December
Mangrove Champions - Planting: Abu Dhabi
Year of Sustainability hosted a planting event in Ras Al Khaimah inspired by the UAE’s “Plant the Emirates” programme. Together, we boosted food security, strengthened our community bonds, and planted the seeds of a sustainable tomorrow!
Family Oriented
For Youth
Outdoor
24 November
Mangrove Champions - Planting: Umm Al Quwain
Join our planting event in Umm Al Quwain inspired by the UAE’s “Plant the Emirates” programme. Together, we boost food security, strengthen our community bonds, and plant the seeds of a sustainable tomorrow!
Past Event
Community
Outdoor
16 November
Duroor Nights with SAASST
Year of Sustainability hosted Duroor Nights with SAASST. Participarnts explored the ancient Duroor system's role in modern sustainability through engaging talks, celestial observations, and activities, learning how past desert communities managed resources using the stars.
Family Oriented
Past Event
For Youth
Outdoor
16 November
Mangrove Champions - Planting: Dubai
Year of Sustainability hosted Mangrove a planting event in Ras Al Khaimah inspired by the UAE’s “Plant the Emirates” programme. Together, we boosted food security, strengthened our community bonds, and planted the seeds of a sustainable tomorrow!
Family Oriented
Past Event
For Youth
Outdoor
11 November
Mangrove Champions - Planting: Ras Al Khaimah
Year of Sustainability hosted a Mangrove planting event in Ras Al Khaimah inspired by the UAE’s “Plant the Emirates” programme. Together, we boosted food security, strengthened our community bonds, and planted the seeds of a sustainable tomorrow!
Past Event
Family Oriented
For Youth
Outdoor
10 November
Mangrove Champions - Clean Up: Abu Dhabi
Year of Sustainability hosted a Mangrove clean-up event in Abu Dhabi! Together, we ensured the long-term health of the mangroves, maintaining our amazing ecosystem and inspiring our children to protect our wildlife.