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Presentation transcript:

Jenna Senecal Jonathan Verrett

EWB Approach Peer to peer learning

What is a global engineer? Broad view in thinking and acting on the world’s most complex problems. Approach challenges with thoughtfulness, ability and open minds Engage their community, encouraging an awareness of the issues and fostering attitudes and actions for change

What is EWB? EWB’S DUAL APPROACH Working in partnerships Overseas Raising awareness in Canada In the year 2000: 2 people Presently: Over 35,000 members 36 chapters including 8 professional chapters

Riddle 'A place of solitude. A place of contemplation. Most made of porcelain. Some made of steel. No doubt I'm most effective, With a river running through.' What am I? blog.calsun.canoe.ca/sixinthecity?cat=702

7 1.8 million children die each year

Other Quick Water Facts 1. How many people worldwide do not have access to basic sanitation? a) 100 million (about 1 in 60 people) b) 600 million (about 1 in 10 people) c) 1.1 billion (about 1 in 6 people) d) 2.6 billion (about 2 in 6 people) 2. How many people die every day from diseases related to bad water? a) 100 – 1,000 b) 1,000 – 10,000 c) 10,000 – 100,000 d) 100,000 or more

Malawi Ntchisi

Ventilated Improved Pit Latrine

Eco San Toilet

Urban Toilet

How good is your aim?

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Cradle to Grave

Waste Separation: The Car

Cradle to Cradle

Waste Separation: The Car

How can we make our sanitation system cradle to cradle as opposed to cradle to grave?

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Compost Toilet

Biogas Digester

Conclusion When looking to help improve sanitation globally we must ask is our current system really the best? What are the other options?

Thank You More info: mcgill.ewb.ca

Want more? What is 'development,' anyway? Is it just a Western ideal? Is it just a tool to further political agendas? Or rather, is it a necessity and obligation in today's global society? What are the roles of non- governmental organizations, government and Canada in this tremendous pursuit? Panel Featuring MP and CIDA critic Glen Pearson and Exec. Director of Oxfam Canada, Robert Fox. 6pm - Thursday, March 11th Strathcona Anatomy & Dentistry Building, Auditorium M-1 Get tickets for free from anyone in EWB or from Diane at the EUS office

Other Events Access to Clean Drinking Water – is it a human right? Panel discussion Wednesday March 10 4:30 pm Faculty lounge at Macdonald campus Fair Trade Fridays Every Friday in the FDA hallway More info check out mcgill.ewb.ca 29