March 3rd is EWB Day across Canada: Let's Make Poverty History

On March 3rd, Janie Astephen will be standing on the busiest street in Halifax quizzing passer-by's about world poverty. Andrew Jansen will be outside a library in Saskatoon offering kids a chance to help build a bridge between rich and poor. In Vancouver, Ray Alava will be inviting shoppers to try their hand at a treadle pump, used by farmers throughout developing countries. They are matched by the 500 other EWB members, who are passionately sharing with their fellow Canadians the need - and the opportunity - to Make Poverty History on EWB Day. You can help too!

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Applicants sought for 10 long-term placements departing in August 2005

Applications are now being accepted for ten long-term overseas placements departing in August 2005. The successful applicants will be placed on projects in partnership with internationally renowned organizations, such as WaterAid, the Intermediate Technology Development Group and Enterprise Works, in addition to a number of high quality national organizations.

All of the placements range in duration from 12 to 24 months and begin with a month of rigorous pre-departure training in Toronto. Positions are available in the fields of water and sanitation, rural energy and agro-processing, and are open to people from diverse backgrounds. All of the positions are voluntary however a living stipend and all placement specific costs are covered by EWB.

The application deadline is March 15, 2005. Please click here for more information or to apply online.

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2004: A banner year

2004 was, by any account, a banner year for Engineers Without Borders. Whether you measure it by the 51 people overseas, or one of the many hundreds of volunteers helping Canadians to learn about global issues, or the doubling of our budget, or the recognition we received, EWB had impact.

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Understanding poverty: A letter from overseas volunteer Paul Slomp in Zambia

My first month in Pashome village has been interesting, especially since my arrival has been simultaneous with the rainy season. It would've been nice to move in the village in say mid-October to get acquainted with the people and their livelihoods in a less dire situation. But instead reality hammered me in the face with two under-five mortalities in the first two weeks. In a way this is okay…things can only get better from here.

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