Saving the Heritage Gardens of Zamalek

The Zamalek Association is working on multiple fronts to protect the neighbourhood’s heritage gardens and green spaces. This includes researching relevant laws and policy documents to strengthen the case for their protection; engaging with influential figures, including presidential advisers, business leaders and companies; and encouraging parliamentarians to raise the issue.

The Association is also communicating with the National Organization for Urban Harmony (Tansiq El Hadari) and addressing appeals to the President and Prime Minister. Through partnerships with formal and informal initiatives, it seeks to raise public awareness of the gardens’ heritage value, organizing visits and inviting experts to share their knowledge of the unique plants and trees they contain.

The Association uses social media to document developments, mobilize public support and amplify the voices of other groups and concerned citizens. Its advocacy efforts also include collecting online signatures and submitting petitions to the Prime Minister’s office through Shakwa.org, launching the Gardens Pledge, and organizing a digital campaign concerning Masala Garden. In parallel, the Association is coordinating collective action with various legal and advocacy groups to strengthen efforts to safeguard Zamalek’s precious green heritage for future generations.