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Engineers Without Borders UK

Engineers Without Borders UK. Welcome. Alistair Cook –alistair.cook@ewb-uk.org Head of Learning, Engineers Without Borders UK. A Brief Introduction to EWB-UK: Mission & Vision. MISSION: To facilitate human development through engineering

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Engineers Without Borders UK

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  1. Engineers Without Borders UK Welcome Alistair Cook –alistair.cook@ewb-uk.org Head of Learning, Engineers Without Borders UK

  2. 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

  3. A Brief Introduction to EWB-UK: Who We are • Founded in 2001 at Cambridge University • EWB’s in many countries- similar ambitions but not part of the same organisation • Organised into six programme areas: Bursaries, Education, Outreach, Placements, Research and Training • Since 2001: EWB-UK has: • Sent 300 people overseas to work on its Placements programme • Supported over 250 research projects at 56 different academic institutions • Run 150 training courses, reaching 5,500 students and young professionals (in 2010 alone).

  4. A Brief Introduction to EWB-UK: Where We Work

  5. A Brief Introduction to EWB & EWB Bradford In 2010/2011 39 volunteers overseas 250 volunteers involved day to day UK Student Membership of 5,500 Community of 7,000 34 student-run branches around the UK Contact bradford@ewb-uk.org Not just for engineers Not just for students

  6. Global Challenges... 820 million are undernourished 1.6 billion live without electricity 2.4 billion do not have basic sanitation facilities 900 million people lack access to safe drinking water 9.7 million children under the age of five die every year Fewer than 1 engineer per 100,000 people in sub-Saharan Africa

  7. ...How Can Engineering Solve These Challenges?

  8. Holistic Engineering: Working with aninterdisciplinary approach thattakes into consideration the local knowledge, economy, culture and environment.

  9. Active Partnerships: Building long term relationships and work in collaboration with communities and local organisations

  10. People Participation: Demand led development and participatory change

  11. Sustainability: Sustainable use of natural resources and minimise any impact to the local environment, biodiversity or global climate.

  12. Appropriate Technology: Adapting existing low risk technology and apply modern engineering methods

  13. The EWB Challenge 2011-2012

  14. What is the EWB Challenge? • An Australasian design program for engineering and design students, coordinated by EWB and delivered in partnership with Australasian universities. • Provides students with the opportunity to learn about design, sustainable development, team work and communication through real and inspiring sustainable development projects.

  15. To come up with innovative sustainable solutions for a remote community living in Southern India

  16. 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

  17. Living in Devikulam • Approx 90 families • Most work in agriculture • Poor sanitation • Low levels of education

  18. 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 sustainable ecological 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 Dry Evergreen Forest. As well as successfully monetising their forest restoration program through the cultivation of medicinal plant species.

  19. EWB Challenge: Eight Design Themes Waste Management Housing Industry Development Water and Sanitation

  20. EWB Challenge: Eight Design Themes cont* Transportation Energy ICTs for Education Building Construction

  21. 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….

  22. 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

  23. 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 challenge@ewb-uk.org

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