How can I get involved?
Engineers Without Borders takes good intentions and turns them into meaningful impact. Anyone can get involved, you dont need to be an engineer. To achieve our vision we need your support.
EWB encourages you to get involved and ask the question, 'How can I help?' We provide opportunities for our members to directly impact the quality of life of people in developing communities through placements on projects and research. There are also many opportunities to volunteer at home by:
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Individuals who would like to see EWB continue to grow and have impact are encouraged to make a donation.
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How your organisation can get involved
In addition to our members, EWB requires the support of other groups for our activities to be successful. Partnerships with NGOs, supporters and the general public are required for us to achieve lasting results in Australia and the developing world.
Organisations that are interested in supporting EWB through conference sponsorship, project support, workplace giving or in-kind services should contact us. Opportunities also exist for companies to partner with EWB through our Corporate Partners program.
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EWB's Annual National Conference
The 2009 EWB Conference is themed Engage2009: Past. Present. Future and will be held on the 26th - 28th November in Melbourne, Australia.
The annual EWB Conference is a hub of learning and inspiration. Delegates from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels hear from the most exciting and innovative people working in situations where community development and appropriate design intersect.
Core development principles are explored through hands-on, theory based and group work sessions using the technical sectors in which EWB focuses.
To register your attendance at this year’s conference please visit
View the Conference initiative page
The EWB team sincerley thanks all of our 2009 National Conference sponsors for their incredible support and encouragement.
“Just a short note to say thank you for your invitation to the EWB conference. It was both inspirational and humbling.
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2009 Conference delegate
Development Education and Leadership Program
EWB Development Education Experience – India 26 October – 20 November 2009
EWB runs Development Education Experiences to India and Cambodia provide EWB members, young professionals and university students with a first-hand experience of community development. These four week programs are offered annually to only 20 participants.
This program enables participants to build a deeper understanding of the role technology and engineering play in community development and change processes. Participants are encouraged to apply what they have learnt from this experience in their everyday lives and work after they return to Australia. The next Development Education and Leadership Program to India will run from 26 October – 20 November 2009. Places are reserved by engineering companies for their employees.
To find out more, please visit the DEE Initiative or alternatively contact Amanda Cahill.
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