A corner plot of 1,200 m2 was chosen to create a public space where women and children of the refugee and local communities of Masaken Othman can meet and interact in a positive and mutually-accepting atmosphere. Heavy construction work was executed by a professional team to allow for the detailed elements of the park to be implemented via open-source participatory workshops guided by specialists. Geneina has become not only a daily play area for children of the neighbourhood, but also a cultural venue for performances by the children and a social gathering node for women. The focus is on social play in order to achieve maximum interaction among children of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Source: Aga Khan Trust for Culture
