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Oxfam supports flood recovery response in Timor-Leste
As part of EWB’s emergency response to the catastrophic April floods in Timor-Leste, EWB worked with Oxfam Timor-Leste, teaming up with Feto Enginhera (Women in Engineering) to coordinate clean water and sanitation initiatives to flood-affected communities of Hera....
Supporting Timor-Leste’s emergency infrastructure recovery
In the midst of a COVID-19 lockdown in April this year, heavy rain caused widespread flood damage throughout Timor-Leste. Over 11,000 people were displaced from their homes and 45% of Dili’s population (70,000 people) were without ongoing and reliable access to clean...
Global Student Hackathon for World Engineering Day
World Engineering Day (WED) for Sustainable Development is celebrated on the 4th of March every year as a UNESCO international day promoting the profile of engineers and engineering. In 2022, engineering students across the world are invited to work in teams towards a...
Results of the 2021 EWB Australia Board Elections and AGM
The 2021 EWB Australia Board Elections and AGM were held at 5pm (AEDT) on Monday 22nd November 2021, with the following outcomes: BOARD ELECTIONS In the EWB Board elections, of which two roles were available, Simon Bradwell was re-elected for another term, and we...
Do engineers have the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to create positive change?
Last year, Engineers Without Borders International and Engineers Without Borders organizations from Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, the Netherlands, the Philippines, UK and USA pulled together to influence change at the highest level of engineering governance.
Stopping the spread of COVID-19 in Cambodia
Pictured: A nurse at a quarantine centre in Preyveng province using the EWB hand washing station. The Engineers Without Borders Australia team in Cambodia have been awarded a Certificate of Appreciation from the Cambodian government in recognition of their outstanding...
Valuing sanitation in challenging environments
Pictured: Erakor Bridge Community resident David Kalsal, who has been a vocal campaigner for improved access to safe sanitation. Across the world, 3.6 billion people are living without access to safe sanitation. For many communities, conventional, affordable and...
S1 EP1: Marlene Kanga AM
In our first episode, we speak with Marlene Kanga AM on leading the recent reform of the International Graduate Attributes and Professional Competencies (GAPC) Framework, and how the new competencies link to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s).
RS Components supports future-focused engineering programs
A three-year partnership with RS Components is leading the way for the next generation of engineers in rural and remote regions of Australia and the Torres Strait Islands. RS Components (RS) has partnered with EWB Australia to support EWB's ‘Regioneering’ and...
EWB Board nominations now open
In accordance with the EWB Australia Constitution, EWB is currently calling for nominations, to elect up to two voting members to our Board of Directors. Nominations close Sunday 31st October 2021. Being a Board Director allows you to contribute your skills and...