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ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS

ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS. Baton Rouge Professional Chapter. What is Engineers Without Borders?. EWB-USA is a non-profit, humanitarian organization established in 2001 by Dr. Bernard Amadei, civil engineering professor at the University of Colorado

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ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS

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  1. ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS Baton Rouge Professional Chapter

  2. What is Engineers Without Borders? • EWB-USA is a non-profit, humanitarian organization established in 2001 by Dr. Bernard Amadei, civil engineering professor at the University of Colorado • EWB partners with developing communities around the world to improve their quality of life through the implementation of sustainable engineering projects • Currently, over 200 student and professional chapters are established across the country • There are 170 active projects in 41 countries Dr. Bernard Amadei EWB-USA founder

  3. Our Mission “The mission of EWB-USA is to partner with developing communities to improve their quality of life through the implementation of environmentally sustainable, equitable, and economical engineering projects. In the process of working to advance developing communities, EWB-USA promotes the development of globally aware and internationally responsible engineers, students, and professionals.” – EWB-USA

  4. Baton Rouge Professional Chapter • Established in 2008 • Membership represents civil and chemical engineering, occupational health and agricultural disciplines • Partnering with non-governmental organization GLOVE for project in MBolllet, Gambia Baton Rouge Professional Chapter Members

  5. Our Project – Mbollet, Gambia Gambia AFRICA Mbollet

  6. Mbollet, Gambia Project Description: The villages of (Sam) Mbollet live in extreme poverty. These villages are attempting to farm on arid rain-fed lands which are utterly exhausted of nutrients and unable to produce adequate crops. The soils are so depleted that even if the rains are good, the households still go hungry. Fertilizer is unavailable and the farmers lack the knowledge to successfully make organic composts. They have no running water supply, no safe drinking water and no sanitation. They have no medicines and lack access to basic medical services. There is no power supply and not a single motorized vehicle. There is no clinic and the nearest school is 2 km away, though many families can’t afford the school fees.

  7. Villages of Mbollet • Population – 700 • Four tribes in village • Fula • Manjago • Bambaro • Sere

  8. Food and Water • Very little rainfall between late July and September • Three and a half-acre garden recently created with 500 gallon water tank for irrigation • Village hopes to expand garden and possibly sell surplus fruit • Chain-link fence needed to keep animals out

  9. Health Care • Local Health Care • Village community nurse – 2 miles • Health Clinic – 9 miles • Large Hospital – 1.5 hours • Common Health Issues • Malnourishment, especially in children • Malaria • Tuberculosis • Intestinal Worms

  10. Education • Few villagers can afford school • Children must walk over 1 mile one-way • Hot weather and rainy season make the journey difficult

  11. Project Components • Providing Safe Drinking Water • Rainfall Harvesting • Storage for Rainwater during dry months • Micro-irrigation • Irrigation system for existing garden • Compost Manufacturing • Fertilizer needed for crops • Improving Sanitation

  12. Partnership - GLOVE • Local Non-governmental organization • GLOVE – “Gambian Longevity through Village Enterprise” • www.gloveproject.org • Recommended travel window • Mid-November to Late June • Housing and Food Provided to Volunteers • One 10 person tent • Volunteers asked to pay villagers $12 a day for food and lodging • Four translators available • No electricity available • One vehicle available

  13. Travel Logistics • Fly into Banjul • Take Ferry to Barra • North over River Gambia • 30 min to 1 hour ride • Drive to Village

  14. Anticipated Project Timeline • Application to adopt project reviewed Nov 16 • Response regarding adoption by Dec 15 • Complete Pre-Assessment • Includes plans for assessment trip • Deadline for submittal is monthly, around mid-month • Three weeks after submittal give presentation to TAC • Two weeks following presentation TAC gives response • Complete Assessment Trip • Complete Assessment Report • Detailed Project Design Begins

  15. Funding Needs • Will need ~$15,000 for assessment trip • Funds needed for: • Materials • Airfare • Lodging • Other logistical transportation costs • 95% of donated funds go directly to project related expenses • 5% goes to EWB-USA to cover administrative expenses

  16. How you can help • Become a corporate sponsor • Sponsor EWB-BRP • Donate to the Gambia project • Make checks payable to? • URL: https://www.ewb-usa.org/chapters.php?ID=1054

  17. Donate to EWB-BRP URL: https://www.ewb-usa.org/chapters.php?ID=1054

  18. EWB-USA Sponsors

  19. Contact Info • Chapter Website: www.ewb-brp.org • Email: ewb_brp@yahoo.com : TurricianoAR@cdm.com • National Website: www.ewb-usa.org

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