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

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. Help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirut Or donating through our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyan Subscribe to our podcast from your preferred platform. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @thebeirutbanyan And check out our website: www.beirutbanyan.com Music by Marc Codsi. Graphics by Sara Tarhini.