Organized by: BRACE – Empowering Communities
In Collaboration with: DHA Rawalpindi/Islamabad
Preparations Start: 19th July 2025
Main Event: 14th August 2025 (Independence Day)
BRACE is proud to announce the launch of its environmental campaign “Life is Green” — a community-driven initiative aimed at reviving the ecosystem along the River Soan by planting hundreds of trees in collaboration with the Defense Housing Authority (DHA) Rawalpindi/Islamabad.
🌱 Objectives of the Plantation Drive
- Enhance green cover and stabilize riverbanks along River Soan
- Foster environmental sustainability and improve community health
- Create accessible green spaces for residents’ mental and physical well-being
đź“… Project Timeline
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| 19 – 25 July | Site visits & location finalization |
| 26 – 31 July | Procurement of saplings & planting materials |
| 1 – 10 August | Awareness campaign & volunteer training |
| 11 – 13 August | Site marking & logistical setup |
| 14 August | Main Plantation Drive Day |
| 15 August onward | Watering, fencing & maintenance follow-up |
đź› Responsibilities Distribution
BRACE Responsibilities
- Volunteer mobilization and registration
- Community awareness and media campaign
- Documentation (photos, videos, reporting)
- Post-event monitoring and follow-up
- Refreshments and first-aid arrangements
DHA Responsibilities
- Assign horticulture staff on-site
- Site selection and preparation
- Logistical support on event day
- Procurement and delivery of saplings
- Security and coordination approvals
- Post-event maintenance support (watering, fencing)
đź‘Ą Volunteer Roles & Assignments
| Role | Responsibilities | Assigned Volunteers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Leads (2) | Oversee teams, coordinate with DHA | BRACE Core Team |
| Site Team (5) | Assist in site preparation & marking | Volunteer Team A |
| Plantation Team (10) | Plant trees along assigned plots | Volunteer Team B |
| Logistics Team (5) | Manage water, tools, gloves, refreshments | Volunteer Team C |
| Media Team (2) | Photography, video, social media updates | Volunteer Team D |
| Awareness Team (4) | Flyers, local engagement | Volunteer Team E |
| First Aid (1) | Medical standby with basic kit | Trained volunteer |
📢 Call for Volunteers – Join the Movement!
Become a Green Ambassador with BRACE!
We invite all community members, youth, and environmental enthusiasts to take part in this historic plantation drive and become active agents of environmental change.
- Volunteer Roles: Plantation • Logistics • Awareness • Media & Reporting
- Location: River Soan, Bahria Town to DHA, Rawalpindi
- Start Date: 19th July 2025
- Main Event: 14th August 2025
- Register by: 15th July 2025
- Contact: Zahid@brace.pk | +92 331 8222475
- Website: www.brace.pk
Let’s restore our environment, protect our rivers, and plant the seeds of a greener tomorrow.
Because Life is Green – and it starts with us. 🌱