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Building a better world
ARTHUR ENNS – DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Vision
A world in which the communities we serve have the capacity to
sustainably meet their basic human needs, and that our
members have enriched global perspectives through the
innovative professional educational opportunities that the
EWB-USA program provides.
Mission
EWB-USA supports community-driven development
programs worldwide by collaborating with local partners to
design and implement sustainable engineering projects,
while creating transformative experiences and responsible
leaders.
“In Ghana I saw people, who had nothing,
become engaged and empowered to
improve their future without either a sense
of entitlement or an attitude of futility.”
Paul Trotta, Faculty Advisor, EWB-USA, Northern Arizona University
EWB-USA Principles of
Development
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ENGINEERING – All projects are engineering
related.
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COMMUNITY DRIVEN – All programs are
community based.
3.
COMMITMENT – chapters develop a partnership
with a community that lasts at least five years.
4.
QUALITY – chapters are required to comply with
the established project process.
5.
SAFETY – chapters shall hold paramount the
health, safety and welfare of the public in all
aspects of their work.
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EXPERTISE – chapters shall perform services only
in their areas of expertise.
EWB-USA Principles of
Development
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APPROPRIATENESS – chapters partner with
communities to implement proven
infrastructure technologies that are appropriate
for the community.
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SUSTAINABILITY – chapters partner with
communities to implement infrastructure
technologies that are sustainable by the
community.
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PARTNERS – chapters will have an in-country
partner organization that assists with the nonengineering aspects of the program.
10.
EDUCATION – Education is an important part of
the EWB-USA approach to development work.
Project Types
Water
Sanitation
Structures
Civil Works
Energy
Agriculture
Information Systems
Average Project Cost:
$ 20,000 - $60,000
University Project Examples:
University of Washington
Improved Cookstoves and Roofs
for Better Health - Bolivia
Problem:
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Eye, lung, and other health issues caused by extreme levels of
indoor air pollution from hours spent cooking on open fires indoors.
Community Outcomes:
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Improve the health of community members, especially the women
and children.
Achieve the environmental goal of reducing fuelwood usage (by
designing a more fuel efficient stove).
Societal goal of increasing the capacity of community members by
teaching them stove and roof building skills.
University Project Examples:
Central Michigan University
La Quebrada River Bridge –
El Salvador
Problem:
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During the monsoon season, a river running through the community
floods and cuts the community off from schools, healthcare facilities
and markets.
Community Outcomes:
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Construction of box-culvert over the river to provide the community
with a yearlong access point to town.
University Project Examples:
Columbia University
Multifunction Platform (MFP)
Pilot Program - Uganda
Problem:
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Limited access to energy and agricultural-processing equipment
requires women and children to performing repetitive and
unhealthy tasks.
Community Outcomes:
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Providing farmers access to the technology, skills, and
mechanization techniques necessary to add value to raw goods.
create a sustainable agricultural processing business,
generate electricity,
option of running engine on a biofuel (made by them).
Developing 21st Century Engineers
Expanding Education
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Training on application of engineering principles
to address community needs
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Instruction on design and implementation of
energy, water, sanitation, transportation,
housing and agricultural project solutions
Professional Engagement
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Working in challenging environments
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Collaborating with engineering and nonengineering disciplines
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Working in teams for a common goal with
• Local partners
• Community members
• Students
• Teachers
Understanding Global Issues:
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Have access to contemporary technology, but have the
knowledge and confidence to understand that the
“developed world” doesn’t have all of the answers.
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Understands that what works in one community doesn’t
always work in another.
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Create solutions which adapts to local cultures,
climates, and government structures.
How to get involved as a
Student EWB-USA Member
Student Chapter Membership at
Colleges and Universities
• Apply the skills learned in school by participating in
design and implementation of sustainable engineering
projects in communities around the world.
• Real-world experience in cultural awareness and
participatory planning – important skills to have in
today’s global workplace.
• Leadership opportunities
• Member of the chapter executive committee
• Leader on a project
• Regional Leadership position
• Go to www.EWB-USA.org to learn more
EWB-USA
Building a better world
one community at a time.
www.ewb-usa.org