United in Action: EU Beach Cleanup 2024 in Aqaba-Jordan

News Release: Aqaba’s Community Comes Together for #EUBeachCleanUp 2024

Publication Date
24/10/2024
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In a collaborative effort, the European Union in Jordan, UNDP Jordan, the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA), and the Interreg NEXT MED Programme proudly carried out the successful #EUBeachCleanUp 2024 at Aqaba’s Blue Beach on 9th Oct 2024.

Over 80 students from six schools in Aqaba, alongside the Lady of Peace Center for People with Disabilities, participated in the cleanup of cigarette butts and plastic caps, demonstrating the power of community engagement in protecting our marine environment.

We extend our gratitude to the Governorate of Aqaba, Aqaba Marine Reserve, Civil Defense Directorate – Aqaba, Royal Jordanian Navy, Directorate of Education for Aqaba, and the Royal Department for Environmental Protection for their support. Special thanks to the volunteers and the following schools for their participation:

  • Aqaba Rosary Sisters School
  • Dar Al-Lutuf School
  • King Abdullah II School for Excellence
  • Al-Hashimiyah Girls School
  • Al-Amal School for the Deaf
  • Fatimah Al-Zahraa Basic School
  • Lady of Peace Center for People with Disabilities

Together, we contribute to coserving the environment for future generations. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this event a success.

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