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Engineering for a Developing World John K.
Bennett, PhD,PE President of the Governing
Board Engineers Without Borders - USA
2007 EWB-USA International Conference Amherst,
MA April 12, 2007
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This explains a lot about dad
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This explains a lot about dad
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Engineers Without Borders USA
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• More than one billion people do not have a
  source of safe drinking water.

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• More than 2.6 billion people (over 40 of the
  worlds population) do not have basic sanitation.

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• Five million people, mostly children, die each
  year from water-borne diseases.

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• More than 1.6 billion people (over 25 of the
  worlds population) do not have adequate shelter.

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• More than 1.6 billion people do not have
  reliable electricity.

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• The majority of the worlds population does not
  have adequate access to information or
  communication.

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"If a free society cannot help the many who are
poor, it cannot save the few who are rich", J.F.
Kennedy
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IN THE NEXT TWO DECADES, ALMOST 2 BILLION
ADDITIONAL PEOPLE WILL POPULATE THE EARTH. THIS
GROWTH WILL CREATE DEMANDS ON AN UNPRECEDENTED
SCALE FOR
ENERGY PRODUCTION
FOOD SUPPLY
WATER PRESERVATION
WASTE DISPOSAL
ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP
SUITABLE LIVING CONDITIONS
HEALTH CARE
INFRASTRUCTURE
MATERIALS HANDLING
LAND STABILIZATION
EARTH MOVING
TRANSPORTATION
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Engineers Can Help Address These Problems!
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EWB-USA was Founded byProf. Bernard Amadei in
2000
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EWB-USA Mission

• Improve the quality of life of persons in
  developing communities through the implementation
  of sustainable, equitable, and economical
  engineering projects related to water,
  sanitation, energy, shelter, housing, and access
  to information
• Promote the development of globally aware and
  internationally responsible engineers

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Impact (in 5 years!)

• 130 projects
• 500,000 people
• 100 communities
• 30 countries

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EWB-USA Project Locations
already out of date
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EWB Project Areas

• Water (potable) 39
• Water (agricultural) 13
• Sanitation 13
• Structures (inc. shelter) 10
• Transportation 6
• Energy 20
• Access to Information 2

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Approach

• Projects are undertaken by university and
  professional chapters working in partnership with
  the community.
• This partnership helps develop capability within
  the community through education, training, and
  ownership.

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Project Quality

• Formal processes and multiple levels of review
• Highest standards of professional practice

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Emphasis on Appropriate SustainableTechnologies
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Impact on Global Health and Development

• Children who are freed from the daily burden of
  water hauling are able to attend school, and are
  able to read and do homework if they have
  sufficient lighting.

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Impact on Global Health and Development

• Drinking water free of microbial and heavy metal
  contaminants 
• improves the quality of life for every
  community member, and may mean the difference
  between life and death. 

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Impact on Global Health and Development

• Similarly, water for irrigation can mean the
  difference between starvation and subsistence,
  and may contribute to modest income.

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Impact on Global Health and Development

• Solar-powered computers in rural schools allow
  children who have never traveled beyond the
  boundaries of their community to see pictures of
  places and things beyond their imagination.

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Distinguished by Diversity, Growth and Focus

• 55 percent of EWB-USA members are university
  students
• 46 of its professional and student members are
  women
• Growth rate 50 per year, 12,000 current members
• Core focus on assessment in every project phase 

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Commitment

• Projects begin with a community needs and health
  assessment that serves to guide all future
  efforts in the community.
• EWB-USA makes a minimum five-year commitment to
  every community it serves. 

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Rio Grande Motugua Bridge
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Rio Grande Motugua Bridge
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San Pablo, Belize
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Zambougou, Mali 02
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Zambougou, Mali 03
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Bir Moghrein, Mauritania
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Kot-Timal, Nepal
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Muramba, Rwanda
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Rainwater Catchment

• Installed 12,000 liters of potable water storage
• Repaired 6,000 liters of water storage
• Repaired sand filtration system for 12,000 people

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• Bring Your Own Water Treatment System
• Gravity fed settling tank / rapid sand filter /
  PV powered UV bulb
• Inputted off-scale-high turbidity and bacteria
  count and reduced it to nearly 0 CFU.
• Maintenance cost is around 50/year.

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Muganero Clinic Solar Lighting
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Biogas

• Produces gas that can be used for heating,
  cooking, cleaning, and running a generator for
  electricity

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Project Funding

• All EWB-USA chapters raise funds on a per project
  basis.
• Typical project costs are 15K - 45K.
• EWB-USA national has a very small paid staff.
• Everyone else is a volunteer.

Cathy Leslie Executive Director EWB-USA
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We Are in This for the Long Haul

• Sequence of projects in each community.
• Project priorities driven by community-identified
  needs.
• Continuity of project personnel builds trust,
  knowledge transfer and sustainability.
• Community, students and professionals grow with
  each project.
• Capacity building in the community facilitates
  continued improvement in quality of life.

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What can you do?

• Become active in your Local Professional or
  Student Chapter
• Join EWB-USA
• Volunteer your Time and Expertise
• Mentor Engineering Students
• Encourage your Employer to become a Corporate
  Sponsor
• Become active in your EWB-USA regional leadership
• Donate to EWB-USA
• Tell others about EWB-USA

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www.ewb-usa.org