1. What is EWB? Registered Canadian Charity Our goal is to help achieve the Millennium Development Goals We are working towards making Canada the most pro-development nation in the world We work in partnership with African organizations to help improve livelihoods through access to technology Engineers Without Borders is Canada’s fastest growing development organization Collecting clean water. (Kionyo, Kenya) Julien Leclair-Dionne (EWB Ottawa Chapter) Trevor and Angela (EWB Waterloo Chapter)

2. Our Mission Promote human development through access to technology In Canada Reach out to Canadians Engage and educate Support local technical sector ` Overseas

3. McGill U Concordia U Polytechnique Montreal U Waterloo U Guelph Simon Fraser U U British Columbia U Alberta U Calgary U Saskatchewan U Manitoba U Windsor U Victoria U of Toronto York U Memorial U Dalhousie U Lakehead U U Ottawa Carleton U McMaster U

4. EWB UBC Chapter – Ex-Officio EUS Club Local Projects: –High School Outreach –Curriculum Enhancement –Bridging The Gap Conference –Education Meetings Events –Concerts –Bar Nights –Outreach/ Educational Events – 0.7% Pledge Photo, Massive Outreach Event, Water Carrying EWB UBC is one of the largest chapters and was voted Chapter of the Year in 2006/2007 Overseas Programs: –Placements in Ghana, Zambia –Working Partnership Program

5. Local Projects High School Outreach Interactive presentations on global issues for high school students Water for the World –Focus on water and sanitation Food for Thought –Food and Agriculture “Development Dish” Education Meetings Every two weeks, educational workshops take place on development issues Everyone is welcome and can learn something, regardless of level of development knowledge

6. Local Projects Bridging The Gap Conference Educational conference hosted annually by EWB UBC in spring Opportunity to learn more about global citizenship, sustainability, and the end of poverty

7. Meetings & Upcoming Events Summer Committee Meeting: Thursday, May 3, 6:30 PM at Calhoun’s July 7, 2007: 0.7% Pledge Photo! Fundraisers and outreach presentations throughout the summer 2004 EWB-UBC Chapter Retreat

8. Why join EWB? Improve your knowledge about international development and appropriate technology Learn how to make change in Canada Build your international work skills Go on an overseas placement Build up your resume Make friends with like-minded people Feel good about contributing to a worthy cause EWB overseas volunteer David Damberger and friends. (Nilgiris, India) EWB members at the Western Retreat, July 2003

9. How can you get involved? Talk to anyone in EWB! Volunteer and help with ongoing events Take part in monthly meetings and attend presentations Propose a new project Become a paid member Building with Habitat for Humanity (EWB Manitoba Chapter)