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 VISION: A world where access to technology and infrastructure is not a barrier to poverty alleviation

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 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).

A Brief Introduction to EWB-UK: Where We Work

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

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

...How Can Engineering Solve These Challenges?

Holistic Engineering: Working with an interdisciplinary approach that takes into consideration the local knowledge, economy, culture and environment.

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

People Participation: Demand led development and participatory change

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

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

The EWB Challenge 2011-2012

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.

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

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

Living in Devikulam

Approx 90 families Most work in agriculture Poor sanitation Low levels of education

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.

EWB Challenge: Eight Design Themes

Waste Management

Housing

Industry Development

Water and Sanitation

EWB Challenge: Eight Design Themes cont*

Transportation

Energy

ICTs for Education

Building Construction

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.

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

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