Engineers Without Borders USA

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1 Engineers Without Borders USA ewb usa.org San Diego Professional Chapter ewb sandiego.org

2 1.2 billion lack clean water 2.4 billion lack adequate sanitation 2.4 billion are at risk with malaria 29,000 children die from hunger daily 1.1 billion underfed Engineering for the Developing World 1.2 billion lack adequate housing 1.6 billion have no access to electricity 4.2 billion are unable to read 1.8 billion live in conflict zones, in transition, or in situations of permanent instability

3 Engineers Without Borders USA

4 Engineers Without Borders USA Our Vision Is a world in which all communities have the capacity to meet their basic human needs. Our Mission Engineers Without Borders USA supports community driven development programs worldwide through the design and implementation of sustainable engineering projects, while fostering responsible leadership.

5 SMALL, SUSTAINABLE PROJECTS WITH HUGE SOCIAL IMPACT TO ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF POVERTY

6 Develop a New Generation of Internationally Responsible Engineers Facilitators of o Sustainable Development o Appropriate Technology o Social and Economic Change o Capacity Building

7 A GRASSROOTS BLUEPRINT FOR HUMANITARIAN CHANGE: 13,800 members working on 389 programs in 47 countries 303 chapters in 50 states and Territories 180 University Chapters 501(c)(3) Charity Partnerships with American Society for Civil Engineers and American Society of Mechanical Engineers Corporate Support from

8 Engineers Without Borders USA Water Supply Water Treatment Construction Sanitation Energy Agricultural Bridge/Road Projects

9 Project Criteria Community Organization and Involvement local, motivated support Scope of work small communities (100 5,000 residents) ; under $100,000 to implement Open Access openly accessible to all members of the community Long term Commitment chapters and the communities we work with commit to a five year partnership. Financial Independence Communities applying for projects must demonstrate the ability to fiscally sustain the project

10 San Diego Professional Chapter San Diego Area Professionals Engineers, Scientists, Businessmen and women Started September, Active Volunteers Projects in India, El Salvador, and Senegal Support the UCSD, SDSU, USD Chapters Working at the local level Habitat for Humanity, local schools, and community organizations

11 Senegal Challenges to the community Sanitation facilities Water supplies Projects Latrine upgrades and construction Local business development Sanitation education Water supply improvements

12 India Challenges to the community 2004 Indian Tsunami Access to water, sanitation Bacteria and nitrates in water supply Project 2006 Constructed pipeline and tanks 2008 Found local partner Installed hand pumps 2010 Water supply assessment/ alternatives Implementation with community leadership 2011 Reverse osmosis plant start up Power system upgrades

13 El Salvador Challenges to the community Unclean/remote water source Health concerns Project Clean water from utility or rainwater harvesting New water tank Water pipeline Spigots at property lines

14 Event: Kickball Tournament 3 rd Annual EWB SD Kickball Without Borders April 5, teams local companies BBQ, live band, costumes Raised $3000

15 Event: Film Festival 4th Annual EWB USA Film Festival Fall 2014 Networking Silent Auction Live Band Local and national EWB USA project films

16 Get Involved Volunteer Project Team Executive Committee Fundraising Committee Sponsor Film Festival (fall) Kickball Tournament (spring) Project Grants Corporate Social Responsibility Donate sandiego.org/donate/

17 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

18 San Diego Professional Chapter ewb sandiego.org Laura Robinson sandiego.org Erin Mercer