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Engineers Without Borders UK
Alistair Cook [email protected]
Head of Learning, Engineers Without Borders UK
Welcome
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A Brief Introduction to EWB-UK: Mission & Vision
MISSION: To facilitate
human development
through engineering
VISION: A world where
access to technology
and infrastructure is
not a barrier to
poverty alleviation
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A Brief Introduction to EWB-UK: Who We are
Founded in 2001 at Cambridge University
EWBs in many countries- similar ambitions but
not part of the same organisation
Organised into six programme areas: Bursaries,
Education, Outreach, Placements, Research andTraining
Since 2001: EWB-UK has:
Sent 300 people overseas to work on its
Placements programmeSupported over 250 research projects at
56 different academic institutions
Run 150 training courses, reaching
5,500 students and young professionals
(in 2010 alone).
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A Brief Introduction to EWB-UK: Where We Work
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A Brief Introduction to EWB & EWB Bradford
In 2010/2011
39 volunteers overseas
250 volunteers involved day to day
UK Student Membership of 5,500Community of 7,000
34 student-run branches around the UK
Contact [email protected]
Not just for engineers
Not just for students
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Global Challenges...
900 million people lack access to safe drinking water
2.4 billion do not have basic sanitation facilities
1.6 billion live without electricity
820 million are undernourished
9.7 million children under the age of five die every year
Fewer than 1 engineer per 100,000 people in sub-Saharan Africa
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...How Can Engineering Solve These Challenges?
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Holistic Engineering: Working with an
interdisciplinary approach that takes intoconsideration the local knowledge, economy,
culture and environment.
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Active Partnerships: Building long term
relationships and work in collaboration with
communities and local organisations
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People Participation: Demand led development
and participatory change
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Sustainability: Sustainable use of natural
resources and minimise any impact to the
local environment, biodiversity or globalclimate.
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Appropriate Technology: Adapting existing lowrisk technology and apply modern engineering
methods
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The EWB Challenge 2011-2012
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What is the EWB Challenge?
An Australasian design program forengineering and design students,coordinated by EWB and delivered inpartnership with Australasian universities.
Provides students with the opportunity tolearn about design, sustainable
development, team work andcommunication through real and inspiringsustainable development projects.
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To come up withinnovative sustainablesolutions for a remote
community living inSouthern India
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India
Population of 1.1 billion.
25% living in poverty in 2007.
75% of poor in rural areas.
Poverty levels have been exacerbated by
the Global Financial Crisis
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Living in Devikulam
Approx 90 families
Most work in agriculture
Poor sanitation
Low levels of education
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Pitchandikulam Forest
Pitchandikulam Forest is an organisation
dedicated to the preservation and
restoration of the native Tropical Dry
Evergreen Forest in the Auroville region, to
which Devikulam belongs. Pitchandikulam
Forest provides education in sustainableecological practices, through a focus on
community outreach programs.
Pitchandikulam Forest are active in 25
villages and have, so far, successfully
restored over 70 acres of Tropical DryEvergreen Forest. As well as successfully
monetising their forest restoration
program through the cultivation of
medicinal plant species.
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EWB Challenge: Eight Design Themes
Water and Sanitation
Housing
Industry Development
Waste Management
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EWB Challenge: Eight Design Themes cont*
Building Construction
Energy
ICTs for Education
Transportation
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EWB Challenge: Judging Criteria
Five teams from Bradford entered into the national competition
EWB Challenge finals in June team presentation and short
report
Prizes! Fully funded placements in Devikulum, Training courses,
development library.
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EWB Challenge: Website and Forum
http://www.ewb.org.au/explore/initiatives/2011ewbchallenge
http://www.ewb.org.au/2011participants
http://www.ewb-uk.org/ewbchallenge
FAQ Forum
Maps
Videos
Online Resources
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QUESTIONS?
http://www.ewb-uk.org/programmes/education/EWB_Challenge/academic_FAQs
http://www.ewb-uk.org/programmes/education/EWB_Challenge/student_FAQs
www.ewb-uk.org/challengeprequal
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