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Information Night Engineers Without Borders-Finland EWB-Finland

January 2008EWB-Finland Information Night Meeting Agenda Welcome – Pentti Viluksela What is EWB-Finland? What do we stand for? What is our mission and our vision? Examples of engineering and human development - Kari Mikkonen. Questions, open discussion. Vote for EWB-Finland logo. AOB. Close of meeting.

January 2008EWB-Finland Information Night What is EWB-Finland? EWB - Finland is a non-political, non- denominational, non-profit voluntary organisation. It is an affiliate of EWB-International. It constitutes a link to EWB-International (EWB-I), the international network of EWB organisations. EWB organisations exist in other countries. Among them Sweden, Denmark, the UK, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Mexico, USA, Canada, Turkey, Australia, South Africa and many others.

January 2008EWB-Finland Information Night What do we stand for? We stand for the utilisation of approriate and sustainable engineering technology to improve the lives of (disadvantaged) communities worldwide. Appropriate – suited to the environment and culture it is intended to help/support. Sustainable – ”meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” (Brundtland Commission).

January 2008EWB-Finland Information Night Mission To improve the quality of life of communities, globally, through programs as well as through education and awareness. In tandem, broadening the range of experience for engineers, engineering students, and like- minded, similarly motivated non-engineers.

January 2008EWB-Finland Information Night Vision To deliver sustainable solutions to developing communities the world over, to make use of their diverse technical expertise to solve crucial problems that affect the health and wellbeing of our planet. To act as a link in Finland between those who need help and those who would like to help.

January 2008EWB-Finland Information Night How will we achieve this? Programs/Projects -Actual implementation of engineering solutions -Mikocheni School Education -Develop and strengthen the ability of people to help us make informed decisions about sustainable development. -DSEPP Zambia (University of Zambia) Awareness -Raise the awareness of members and non-members on how they can have an impact at the local and/or global level. -Visits to educational institutions. -Member discussions with guest speakers.

January 2008EWB-Finland Information Night Long Term Goals Long-term contributions based on local needs and demands. Run successful projects. Support the development of study programs within EWB goals. Knowledge transfer between universities. Compilation of a data-base with EWB-members’ knowledge and experience. Raise EWB-Finland’s profile.

January 2008EWB-Finland Information Night Meeting Agenda Welcome – Pentti Viluksela What is EWB-Finland? What do we stand for? What is our mission and our vision? Examples of engineering and human development - Kari Mikkonen Questions, open discussion Vote for EWB-Finland logo AOB Close of meeting

January 2008EWB-Finland Information Night Examples of engineering and human development – Kari Mikkonen.