Jazirat Al Khuwair Beach Cleanup by Deap Qatar

Events Details

This Friday, Deap Qatar is going to the beautiful beach and island of Al Khuwair. This is a kid and family-friendly activity. Due to Covid, registration is MANDATORY and they have LIMITED spaces.

DETAILS / WHAT TO BRING:

• Volunteers must have their own transportation.
• Sedans can reach without a problem although the last 200 meters can get bumpy.
• Participants must be willing to walk for around 200 meters on 0-30cm of calm water to reach the island. Those who don’t want to go to the island can stay on the beach on the mainland.
• Bring water shoes or any shoes you don’t mind getting wet with seawater.
• Green Ehteraz is required. Wearing a face mask and social distancing is MANDATORY.
• Bring your QID or passport. Anyone under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
• Bring your own gloves, work or gardening gloves are recommended. Bags will be provided.
• Dress PROPERLY: Be respectful of local culture. Shoulders covered, no small shorts. Long shorts or pants are preferred. Don’t forget sun protection.
• Bring your own food and drinks. We encourage people to bring reusable water bottles and food that’s not too heavily packaged.
• There are NO toilets or facilities on site. There’s always a petrol station along the way.

HOW TO REGISTER:

• Please only confirm if you are 100% certain you are coming.
• Send them a direct message on their Instagram account (@deapqatar).
• Let them know how many people are coming with you.
• They will send you a confirmation message if there are enough spaces available, including the exact cleanup location.

AGENDA:

• 2:30 pm arrival to the meeting point. PLEASE DON’T BE LATE.
• 2:30 - 4:15 pm cleanup activities.
• 4:15 - 5:15 pm Social time, enjoy the sunset and a clean beach. People leave whenever they want.

NOTE:

• Every participant/volunteer acknowledges that not DEAP, nor any of its volunteers is responsible for the actions, the consequences of these actions, and the well-being of participants en route, during, and after the cleanup.
• All volunteers acknowledge the risks associated with the cleanup and being outdoors in nature and the wilderness.
• All responsibility relies on each volunteer attending the cleanup.

Source and image credit: DEAP Qatar