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The 2006 EWB National Conference: Become the change you want to see

Gandhi's famous phrase, "become the change you want to see in the world", quickly became the unofficial theme of this year's National Conference in Ottawa. Speakers and panelists challenged the more than 500 passionate and energetic EWB members gathered for the event to drive change both here in Canada and abroad.

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A call to action: The 2006 federal election

While young Canadians were criticized nationwide for high levels of voter apathy in January's federal election, EWB members from across the country were breaking the mold. Thousands of members wrote letters, made phone calls, spoke with their local candidates and attended debates—all to put global poverty on the radar of party leaders, candidates and the media.

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Applicants sought for 10 long-term volunteer placements

EWB is currently seeking 10 highly motivated people for volunteer positions commencing in July 2006. Positions are available in the fields of water and sanitation, food processing, and rural energy. Successful applicants will be placed on projects in partnership with internationally renowned organisations such as WaterAid and Enterprise Works or with reputable locally based organisations.

The placements range in length from 12 to 14 months and those selected will attend a rigorous month-long pre-departure training in Toronto starting in June. All of the positions are voluntary, however EWB will cover all costs specific to the placement as well as a living stipend. The positions are open to people from diverse backgrounds.

The application deadline is March 3, 2006. Please visit our website for more information about these opportunities and to apply online.

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EWB's overseas team expands!

2006 marks a new chapter in the development of Engineers Without Borders' overseas capacity. David Damberger and Louis Dorval, past long-term volunteers in Zambia and Ghana respectively, have now joined EWB's national management team.

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Halsall joins EWB's growing list of sustaining sponsors

Last fall, Halsall Associates Ltd. became a sustaining sponsor of EWB with a total commitment of $25,000 contributed over the next five years. This contribution will provide important funds to support EWB volunteers overseas in upcoming years.

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EWB alumni Katharine Cross

Perhaps it is the dual Master's degrees under her belt that helped her land an internship at the World Conservation Union in Geneva a few months ago. But Katharine Cross does not leave EWB out of the picture when talking about how she got there.

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