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Alistair Cook alistair.cook@ewb-uk.org Head of Learning, Engineers Without Borders UK
MISSION: To facilitate human development through engineering VISION: A world where access to technology and infrastructure is not a barrier to poverty alleviation
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
9.7 million children under the age of five die every year
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
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
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.
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.
Waste Management
Housing
Industry Development
Transportation
Energy
Building Construction
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