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Kickstart with Mecca M-Power Boot Camp
In early August, Chelsea Hayward, the recent winner of the MECCA M-Power grant supported by a partnership between Engineers Without Borders Australia and MECCA Brands, participated in a bootcamp for young female social entrepreneurs. The bootcamp formed part of the...
IIX & ATEC* raise Series-A investment
ATEC Biodigesters (ATEC), an Australian-Cambodian Social Enterprise has raised US$700k, in a Series-A equity round to expand its operations in Cambodia as well as explore other international opportunities in the Household waste-to-energy market. The investment was...
Sam Perkins appointed as EWB Australia’s new Director of Education & Research
With experience in the academic, humanitarian and private sectors, Sam brings a diverse set of skills, knowledge and experience to the EWB team, which will be pivotal for the continued advancement of EWB&#;s Education and Research work."I have a long-term and...
Australian Senator Penny Wong, Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs and Ambassador Peter Doyle visit Lafaek Water Project
The Lafaek Water Project is funded by a DFAT Innovation Exchange Google Grant, and was formally opened on the rd May . Although still in test phase, Senator Wong and Ambassador Doyle were able to drink the potable water produced by the water treatment technology...
Now seeking businesses for pro-bono support to exciting community projects
EWB Connect are seeking businesses who would be interested in providing pro bono support for the following:Perth, Western AustraliaMasterplan for happiness, healing and cultureQuantity Surveying and Land Surveying services for the Masterplan development stage of an...
Understanding the Indigenous legacy enriches Engineering
How far back to we need to go to understand the engineering solutions that have been applied to shape our landscape? In Australia examples like the Brewarrina Fish Traps in South Western New South Wales, recognised by Engineers Australia as a heritage location...
Launch of Lafaek Water Social Enterprise Project, Timor Leste
Currently in Timor Leste there is a no reliable regulated water supply, and typically drinking water is either imported bottled water or must be drawn from wells, bores and springs, and then boiled to make it safe for consumption. “Ensuring the...
RWC & EWB recognised at Australian National Water conference
Last week, I had the privilege to attend and present at OzWater, the Australian Water Association’s (AWA) annual conference, along with Kea, the executive director of Rainwater Cambodia (RWC). As well as my presentation, I also was involved in planning and...
EWB International Program Mid-Year Report 2016/2017
EWB continues to concentrate its work on key thematic areas, with a focus on capacity building, the use of appropriate technology, and strengthening the technical and education sectors in the areas in which we work. EWB is currently facilitating projects focused on...
This National Volunteer Week, a special thank you from Pete, EWB Australia CEO.
"From East to West, North to South; across exec roles, in schools, with digital access, corporate galvanising, university chapter leadership and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders – the list goes on. You all go above and beyond, and we are...