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Engineers Without Borders Australia (EWB) recently launched its inaugural national Pathways to Working with Developing Communities workshop series. Designed for students and professional of all ages, Pathways is a series of day long workshops for individuals wanting to gain skills and experience to equip them for work in international development, aid, and capacity building.
2009 Workshop
In 2009, EWB Australia launched its inaugural national Pathways to Working with Developing Communities workshop series. Designed for students and professionals of all ages, Pathways was a one day workshop aimed at individuals wanting to gain skills and experience to equip them for work in international development, aid, and capacity building.
In Perth, activities included a returned volunteers panel, guest speakers, skills development workshops, an appropriate technologies expo, and a development simulation activity.Participants took part in a scenario as part of an Indian family in a rural community, trying to make ends meet. ‘I thought the hands on approach was really good. It certainly broke down a bunch of barriers which I normally feel when on ‘networking’ sessions. Everyone felt like friends by the end of the day’ said one participant. Committee members were inspired to see so many people of all age groups coming together with an amazing amount of enthusiasm, all looking to make the world a better place.
Resources
For more infomation, please check the various resources of 2009 Pathways to working with developing communities are mentioned below.
2009 Workshop schedule
2009 Workshop hand book
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2010 workshop
In 2010 EWB WA chapter conducted Pathways to Working with Community on 7th August-2010 at Perth, WA .The program was a huge success and there were a lot participants from the various universities and professions. During the lunch break we also conducted an expo of local and national organisations who work in aid, development and environmental sectors. The purpose of the expo was to showcase the opportunities to work or volunteer in the sector for students, professionals, and retirees, from a variety of professions.
Resources
For more infomation, please check the various resources of 2010 Pathways to working with developing communities as mentioned below.
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2010 Workshop hand book