Irrawaddy: Transforming urban wasteland into gardens, one alley at a time

Doh Eain, a social enterprise organization, is transforming alleyways into gardens and children’s playgrounds, demonstrating the potential of under-utilized urban spaces to be repurposed to facilitate recreation and social cohesion.

“In a world of rapid urbanization, we want to make sure cities are beautiful, livable, inclusive and sustainable. Doh Eain specializes in restoring heritage buildings, creating good quality public space, and organizing city events and experiences,” said Kyaw Sithu, project and communications officer at Doe Eain.

[Featured Image: Kerstin Duell]