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1 engineering a better world engineers without borders AUSTRALIA Annual Report

Engineers Without Borders Australia works with disadvantaged communities to improve their quality of life through education and the implementation of sustainable engineering programs.

2 Engineers Without Borders Australia works with disadvantaged communities to improve their quality of life through education and the implementation of sustainable engineering programs. Through the process of helping people in need we become more socially aware and responsible, improve ourselves, inspire others to action and further our ultimate goal of sustainable development.

Our Vision EWB s vision is of a world where every individual and community has adequate access to the resources, knowledge and technology necessary to meet their self identified human needs.

3 Our Vision EWB s vision is of a world where every individual and community has adequate access to the resources, knowledge and technology necessary to meet their self identified human needs. We have the technology that can treat water to make it potable, manage waste so that it doesn t pollute, and generate renewable energy. Our task is to make sure that these technologies are accessible to all. EWB envisions a transformed Australia where appropriate and sustainable technology is at the forefront of every engineer s mind. We also perceive a conscious and concerned Australia that is a leader in the fight against poverty and an advocate for the rights of all people around the world. Fundamental to this vision is our conviction that each individual has the ability and the responsibility to make a positive impact in the world.

President s Report What a year it has been. At July 2005 we had no staff, just under 1,000 members, 8 people had been placed overseas and our turnover was $ 40,800.

as of July 2006 we now employ 3 paid staff. But this means many new challenges. The main focus for last year was to put into place an effective infrastructure for action on our vision.

4 President s Report What a year it has been. At July 2005 we had no staff, just under 1,000 members, 8 people had been placed overseas and our turnover was $ 40,800. I am very proud and excited to report that in twelve months we have managed to grow our membership to 2,100, have had another 14 people placed on overseas projects, have a turnover of $ 182,776 and as of July 2006 we now employ 3 paid staff. But this means many new challenges. The main focus for last year was to put into place an effective infrastructure for action on our vision. This included staff, volunteers, local community relationships, operational processes, insurances and a well-run, professional management team including a strategic Board of Directors. Our achievement of these goals has meant that we have truly started to make progress towards achieving this ambitious vision. We have had some big wins, particularly in the education of engineers at universities with EWB projects being incorporated into a number of university courses highlighting the ethical and social responsibilities of engineers. We also had some very successful awareness campaigns on Fair Trade and in the Make Poverty History movement. And of course Stewart and his Programs team successfully deployed 14 volunteer international placements (VIP s) into communities and 85 volunteers in local initiative placements (LIP s) in chapter based projects such as the Connectivity for Refugees program. With such rapid growth, we need to ensure that the actions we are taking are actually translating into meaningful impact. Thus the focus for this coming year is going to be on monitoring and measuring impact in all of our operational units; Programs, Education, Awareness, Marketing and Fundraising. A second focus will be on making sure the processes that were developed and implemented at the national level filters down to our chapters and brings the same level of professionalism to all aspects of EWB. Of course we will continue to focus on growth, particularly in our international placements and education programs. Lastly, thank you to everyone who has helped us in this extraordinary journey so far. There is a lot more to do but there is no doubt we have achieved so much already. Daniel Almagor EWB President 3

Contents EWB at a glance............................................................... In the public eye.............................................................. EWB Programs.

..................... Disability Access................................................. Appropriate Energy.............................................. EWB Education.

.................................................... Financials..................................................................... Acknowledgements.

5 Contents EWB at a glance In the public eye EWB Programs Water & Sanitation Information & Communication Technology Disability Access Appropriate Energy EWB Education EWB Awareness National Conference Financials Acknowledgements

6 EWB at a glance... Professional Members Student Members Total EWB Members June 2004 June 2005 June 2006 Key Achievements this year: 3 Board members named in Engineers Australia 100 Most Influential Engineers list, ,000 1,500 Local Projects Overseas- Placements 2004 / / 2006 Finalist in World Bank Development Marketplace Global Competition, 2006 Tax Deductible Status achieved EWB Chapters Darwin Central Queensland Alice Springs Queensland University of Queensland Queensland University of Technology Western Australia South Australia Newcastle New South Wales University of Sydney University of NSW Victoria Monash University Melbourne University ACT Tasmania 5

Programs Our key areas of work Building the capacity of communities through technical and engineering support on grass roots development projects.

7 Programs Our key areas of work Building the capacity of communities through technical and engineering support on grass roots development projects. Education and Training Educating the general public and our members about sustainable development, appropriate technologies and poverty alleviation. Providing effective training to our volunteers to ensure their preparedness and expertise on development placements. Awareness Working with our members, universities, industry and like-minded organisations within Australia to bring about positive, lasting change in the world. 6

In the public eye Engineers Without Borders

are utilising their expertise to deliver

-The Independent Weekly, July 2005 Herald Sun -

orphaned girls will have an Australian organisation

June 2006 In the last year, EWB has set up branches

8 In the public eye Engineers Without Borders Australia is an energetic group of engineers who are utilising their expertise to deliver life-changing programs in third world countries -The Independent Weekly, July 2005 Herald Sun - August 2, 2005 In a small village in India, orphaned girls will have an Australian organisation to thank for giving them new hope -The Advertiser, June 2006 In the last year, EWB has set up branches in all the states and tripled its membership to nearly The Herald Sun August

Engineers must be concerned with the social and environmental

Garrett, March 2006 Peter Garrett speaks at an EWB event in

for members and the general public EWB Photography Exhibition

Chandran, Alexander Downer and Daniel Almagor at donation

9 Engineers must be concerned with the social and environmental impact into which their projects are being delivered -Peter Garrett, March 2006 Peter Garrett speaks at an EWB event in Canberra EWB Appropriate Technology Days are held regularly for members and the general public EWB Photography Exhibition Dr. Natteri V. Chandran, Alexander Downer and Daniel Almagor at donation giving event from the Victoria League to EWB for our Uluru Childrens Home project. Dr Chandran is the founder of the East West Overseas Aid Foundation. Primary school students build an Opportunity Bridge at the Sustainable Living Festival 8

EWB Programs EWB works in partnership with developing communities both within Australia and overseas, assisting them to gain access to the knowledge, resources and appropriate technologies they need

We focus on developing the capacity of the local technical sector through small scale, grassroots engineering programs to ensure that innovative, appropriate and sustainable solutions to issues that

10 EWB Programs EWB works in partnership with developing communities both within Australia and overseas, assisting them to gain access to the knowledge, resources and appropriate technologies they need to improve their livelihoods. We focus on developing the capacity of the local technical sector through small scale, grassroots engineering programs to ensure that innovative, appropriate and sustainable solutions to issues that impede development are locally generated and driven. This is facilitated through the Volunteer International Program (VIP) and the Technical Assistance Network (TAN). The VIP offers the opportunity to members to participate on the ground through placements overseas and in remote Australia, while the TAN allows members to support projects without having to travel. Why do we do what we do? With just over 6 billion people in the world today 3 billion people live on less than US$2 a day 2.5 billion people have inadequate access to sanitation 1 billion people do not have safe drinking water (World Bank, 2000) Sample past projects NEPAL: WIND TURBINES FOR RURAL POWER INDIA: COMPUTER CENTRE FOR CHILDREN S HOME INDONESIA: WASTE MANAGEMENT FOR ISLAND COMMUNITY EAST TIMOR: WATER & SANITATION FOR LOCAL VILLAGE CAMBODIA: BIOMEDICAL TRAINING FOR PROSTHETICS SCHOOL AUSTRALIA: INFRASTRUCTURE ASSESSMENT FOR REMOTE COMMUNITIES 9

In 2005 / 2006, EWB deployed 14 volunteers to work overseas with our partner organisations.

Development is about creating an environment in which people can achieve their full potential and lead

Helping people fulfill their basic human needs is often the first step.

Indonesia - Bali, Lombok East Timor - Dili District, Cova Lima District Cambodia - Phnom Penh region Laos -

11 In 2005 / 2006, EWB deployed 14 volunteers to work overseas with our partner organisations. 85 volunteers were involved in development and education projects closer to home. Development is about creating an environment in which people can achieve their full potential and lead productive, fulfilling lives according to their needs and interests. Helping people fulfill their basic human needs is often the first step. Regions we have worked in Australia - Remote & indigenous Australia as well as urban areas. Indonesia - Bali, Lombok East Timor - Dili District, Cova Lima District Cambodia - Phnom Penh region Laos - Vientiane India - Chennai and surrounding region. Maldives - Support to projects across several islands Nepal - Kathmandu Sectors we have worked in Water & sanitation Information & communication technology Appropriate energy Disability access Engineering education 10

Water & Sanitation Worldwide, 2.5 billion people have inadequate access to sanitation, and 1 billion people do not have safe drinking water.

EWB s water and sanitation programs link volunteer engineers with local organisations working on water and sanitation projects in-country.

Water Supply and Sanitation Program) in the Dili sub-district, to improve the water and sanitation conditions of Tangkae village.

12 Water & Sanitation Worldwide, 2.5 billion people have inadequate access to sanitation, and 1 billion people do not have safe drinking water. The impact of improved water supply and sanitation facilities can reduce child mortality by 55% (World Health Organisation, 1999). EWB s water and sanitation programs link volunteer engineers with local organisations working on water and sanitation projects in-country. By working together, EWB aims to build the capacity of the local organisations, as well as the communities in which we work, to enable them to make decisions regarding their water and sanitation needs / 2006 Water & Sanitation Projects: East Timor - 3 volunteer placements with the National University of East Timor (UNTL) and Hamoris Timor Oan (HTO), with in kind support by CWSSP (Community Water Supply and Sanitation Program) in the Dili sub-district, to improve the water and sanitation conditions of Tangkae village. Indonesia - 1 volunteer placement with the Wisnu Foundation in Bali, supporting the characterisation of the water resources through community capacity development in Tenganan community. Papua New Guinea - University design project to assist our partner, ATProjects in Goroka in the Eastern Highlands Province of PNG, to design appropriate and affordable sanitation facilities for installation in local villages. Maldives - 1 volunteer placement with UNICEF to assist with water and sanitation projects in the Maldives following Tsunami devastation, focusing on rainwater collection and distribution, education and schools sanitation. 11

Information & Communication Technology EWB s ICT for development projects seek to promote growth in developing

to use innovative and affordable ICT to solve development problems.

to recently arrived refugee families in their local area, who were provided with a refurbished second-hand computer.

13 Information & Communication Technology EWB s ICT for development projects seek to promote growth in developing communities by sending highly skilled technology volunteers to support local organisations through training in how to use innovative and affordable ICT to solve development problems. Our projects range from those that are primary education focused to those that seek to introduce ICT to impact livelihoods. The benefits include improved access to educational and employment resources including greater international and local networking / 2006 ICT Projects: Australia - 45 volunteers in chapters around Australia provided weekly tutoring sessions to recently arrived refugee families in their local area, who were provided with a refurbished second-hand computer. Laos -1 volunteer placement with Digital Divide Data (DDD), to train DDD managers and empower the disadvantaged population through the use of ICT as a means to generate employment. India - 1 volunteer placement at Uluru Children s Home (UCH), to provide a Community Internet and IT Facility, and to train UCH employees to enable them to train the village children and adults. 12

Disability Access Cambodia is one of the most heavily mined countries in the world.

until all the landmines and unexploded ordnance have been cleared.

afflicted with polio and other crippling diseases. Many of these are children.

course to students at the Cambodia School for Prosthetics and Orthotics (CSPO).

knowledge to support those with a disability, and to create access to much needed educational resources and

14 Disability Access Cambodia is one of the most heavily mined countries in the world. There are around 40,000 landmine amputees in Cambodia, and that figure will continue to rise for many years, until all the landmines and unexploded ordnance have been cleared. The destruction of the healthcare system during decades of conflict has also left an estimated 50,000 people afflicted with polio and other crippling diseases. Many of these are children. EWB has an ongoing program in Cambodia, which annually sends volunteers to teach a biomechanics bridging course to students at the Cambodia School for Prosthetics and Orthotics (CSPO). The program aims are to enhance the CSPO s ability to produce highly qualified specialists with the skills and knowledge to support those with a disability, and to create access to much needed educational resources and expertise, which are not available in Cambodia / 2006 Disability Access Projects: Cambodia - 4 EWB volunteers worked at the CSPO, teaching 12 students, and preparing them for a La Trobe University exam. Over half of the class received an A. 13

Appropriate Energy Currently, 2 billion people worldwide have no access to electricity.

opportunities, human health, communication, entertainment, comfort, protection, convenience, and productivity.

energy initiatives in developing communities.

Marketplace Global Competition 2006 - Innovations in Water, Sanitation & Energy Services for Poor People, with

15 Appropriate Energy Currently, 2 billion people worldwide have no access to electricity. (World Bank, October 1998) The benefits of community access to electricity include improved education opportunities, human health, communication, entertainment, comfort, protection, convenience, and productivity. EWB s energy programs focus on partnering with local organisations to investigate and implement renewable energy initiatives in developing communities / 2006 Appropriate Energy Projects: East Timor - EWB was a finalist in the World Bank Development Marketplace Global Competition Innovations in Water, Sanitation & Energy Services for Poor People, with our proposal entitled Coconut Oil Rural Electrification in Timor-Leste. We continue to support initiatives in appropriate energies such as working on biodiesel, wind and solar energy programs both in Australia and abroad. 14

EWB Education EWB s education activities focus on the issues of sustainable development,

EWB is committed to working with universities, professional associations, high schools and

engineering and technology in international development.

crucial to achieving positive and meaningful impact within developing communities.

16 EWB Education EWB s education activities focus on the issues of sustainable development, appropriate technologies and poverty alleviation. EWB is committed to working with universities, professional associations, high schools and industry to increase the understanding of these issues, in particular the application of engineering and technology in international development. We also believe that the provision of quality training in community development practice is crucial to achieving positive and meaningful impact within developing communities. We focus on educating and training our members on practical and theoretical development issues. NSW Appropriate Technology Day 2005 EWB National Council Pre-departure briefing and cultural training, East Timor Program 2006

Education initiatives in 2005 / 2006: Appropriate Technology Days Many Chapters around Australia ran Appropriate Technology Days, aiming

Technologies included: solar ovens, briquette makers, wind turbines, water filtration systems, sand filters, and solar water purification.

while learning about development, poverty, engineering and sustainable and appropriate technologies.

work and the opportunities for staff and students to get involved.

17 Education initiatives in 2005 / 2006: Appropriate Technology Days Many Chapters around Australia ran Appropriate Technology Days, aiming to showcase low-tech, sustainable technologies suitable for use in developing countries. Technologies included: solar ovens, briquette makers, wind turbines, water filtration systems, sand filters, and solar water purification. High School Outreach Year 10 students in several States received visits from EWB, and undertook hands-on activities on water filtration, while learning about development, poverty, engineering and sustainable and appropriate technologies. Professional Development Series All States ran Professional Development Series for their members and the general public, including educational lectures, panels and discussions from high profile engineering and development speakers. Lunch and Learns EWB Staff and volunteers visited numerous workplaces and universities around Australia and made presentations on our work and the opportunities for staff and students to get involved. University research projects and assignments EWB-based assignments and research projects were used within the engineering curriculum of a number of universities, including the University of Queensland and the University of Western Australia. These ranged from first year general assignments to final year honours overseas research projects. 16

EWB Awareness Achieving EWB s vision requires the support of active global citizens to work with their communities, companies, professional

EWB aims to be a forum for engaging the Australian public, particularly engineering and technical professionals, in these activities to secure

EWB Awareness aims to motivate our members and supporters to integrate the principles of global citizenship into their personal and professional

18 EWB Awareness Achieving EWB s vision requires the support of active global citizens to work with their communities, companies, professional organisations, elected representatives and international bodies in order to secure a more just future. EWB aims to be a forum for engaging the Australian public, particularly engineering and technical professionals, in these activities to secure fundamental change in how the industry perceives its responsibilities to communities, the environment and future generations. EWB Awareness aims to motivate our members and supporters to integrate the principles of global citizenship into their personal and professional activities. In 2005 / 2006, EWB has supported the Make Poverty History and Fair Trade campaigns. EWB Make Poverty History concert in Hobart 100,000 people visited the EWB Stall over the weekend at the Sustainable Living Festival Fair Trade Market in Melbourne 17

National Conference 2005 Nearly 200 delegates attended the inaugural EWB National Conference in December 2005, to share

The theme was Engineering a Better World, and focused on engineering in development and appropriate technologies.

A technology is a tool or a way of doing things that is invented, produced and used by people anything from a cup to a

An appropriate technology is one that enables people to satisfy their basic needs while making the most of their time,

Speakers at the conference included: Barry Grear President Elect, World Federation of Engineering Associations Suzette

Founder and Director, Lonely Planet Paul O Callaghan CEO, Australian Council For International Development Alan March

19 National Conference 2005 Nearly 200 delegates attended the inaugural EWB National Conference in December 2005, to share the common vision of building a world of opportunity, freedom and dignity for all. The theme was Engineering a Better World, and focused on engineering in development and appropriate technologies. What is an Appropriate Technology? A technology is a tool or a way of doing things that is invented, produced and used by people anything from a cup to a computer. An appropriate technology is one that enables people to satisfy their basic needs while making the most of their time, capabilities, environment and resources. Speakers at the conference included: Barry Grear President Elect, World Federation of Engineering Associations Suzette Mitchell Executive Director, International Women s Development Agency Andrew Hewett CEO, Oxfam Australia Tony Wheeler Founder and Director, Lonely Planet Paul O Callaghan CEO, Australian Council For International Development Alan March Assistant Director General, AusAID Hugh Evans - Founder, Oaktree Foundation, Young Australian of the Year 2004 Dimity Fifer CEO, Australian Volunteers International Michael O Connell President, Alternative Technology Association Peter Dwan International Project Manager, WaterAID Dr Bruce Walker Founder, Centre for Appropriate Technology Richie Ah Mat Executive Director, Cape York Development Corporation Parker Mitchell CEO, Engineers Without Borders Canada 18

20 Financials In 2005 / 2006, we raised $182,776 Activities Income 14 % Individuals 14 % Corporate 2 % Membership Fees 10 % Universities 5 % Government 3 % Conference Income 26 % Foundations 26 % $200,000 Over the past four years, EWB has experienced revenue growth from $2,000 to $182,776. $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $ / / / / How we spent the money: Administration 18 % Organisational and Chapter Development 15 % Programs 41 % National Conference 18 % Education and Awareness 8 % 19

Engineers Without Borders Limited INCOME STATEMENT For the Year Ending 30 June 2006 2005 / 2006 2004 / 2005 INCOME Individual Donations 25,723 11,776 Corporate Donations 3,216 10,000 University

21 Engineers Without Borders Limited INCOME STATEMENT For the Year Ending 30 June / / 2005 INCOME Individual Donations 25,723 11,776 Corporate Donations 3,216 10,000 University Donations 8,000 - Government Donations 6,100 - Foundation Donations 48,229 7,000 Conference Income 47,446 - Membership Fees 17,762 4,340 Activities Income 26,300 7,683 TOTAL INCOME $182,776 $40,799 EXPENDITURE Project Costs 78,673 4,940 Education and Awareness Expenses 15,889 4,060 National Conference 33,753 - Organisational Development 28,513 - Administration Costs 35,833 7,741 TOTAL EXPENDITURE $192,661 $16,741 NET OPERATING SURPLUS / DEFICIT -$9,885 $24,058 20

Financial Contributions $10,000 + $5,000 - $9,999 $1,000 - $4,999 $100 - $999 Pratt Foundation Bilfinger Berger Services Australian Ethical Investments Alcoa Daniel & Berry Almagor Coffey

22 Acknowledgements Thank you to everyone who has donated funds and in-kind support to EWB. Your support is much appreciated, and enables us to partner with developing communities around the world to make a difference. Financial Contributions $10,000 + $5,000 - $9,999 $1,000 - $4,999 $100 - $999 Pratt Foundation Bilfinger Berger Services Australian Ethical Investments Alcoa Daniel & Berry Almagor Coffey International Ltd Greg Woolley Angel Wings Emmanuel Santos Engineers Australia Ian Binch Brett Phelan Helen & Bori Liberman GKN Aerospace Kim Valves Australia Pty Ltd Nina Rubinstein Family SMEC Matt Walsh QLD Government University of Melbourne Medivax Pty Ltd Toyota Australia University of Western Australia Transend Networks Transfield Worley Services In-Kind Support Bunker Bay Resort - Fundraising raffle prizes Cassette - Conference graphic design Classic Blue - Donation of the EWB server Emmanuel Santos - Donation of photographic art Engineers Australia - Various support FixIt - IT support KwikLink - Donation of webpage hosting LJCB - Donation of EWB s Head Office space, pro-bono accounting Melbourne University Engineering Faculty - National Conference, EWB DVD Minter Ellison - Pro-bono legal support Nexia ASR (formerly BKR Rosenberg) - Pro-bono auditing OmniGraphics - Printing assistance ZG Productions - EWB DVD Thank you! 21

23 Thank you to all of our volunteers Including volunteers who have worked overseas... Darryl Anthony (India) Kymberley Greenwood (East Timor) Heidi Michael (East Timor) Kim Axworthy (East Timor) Vaughn Grey (East Timor) Tam Nguyen (Cambodia) Jerome Bowen (Indonesia) David Hobbs (Cambodia) Domingos de Oliveira (East Timor) Jessica Cameron (Cambodia) Kitty Lo (Laos) Kala Senathirajah (Maldives) Darius Chapman (Cambodia) Phoebe Mack (East Timor) and in Australia This list would take up several pages, but we appreciate all of the hard work put in by all of our dedicated volunteers, through involvement in Chapter activities, events, and local projects. Without your work, EWB wouldn t be what it is today. Thank you. Chapter Presidents Kim Axworthy (WA) Nerida Beard (Alice Springs) Andrew Bingle (Swinburne University) Rana Everett (Darwin) David Ferrari, Dinukshi Ferdinand (ACT) Edith Hamilton, Matt Walsh (Victoria) Ariella Helfgott (SA) Todd Houstein (Tasmania) Ted Kulongoski, Nicole Teo (NSW) Heidi Lange (RMIT) Adam Long, Casey Palmer (University of NSW) James McFarlane, Jason Hill (Sydney University) Steven Randell (Central Queensland) Briony Rodgers, Michael Ferguson (Monash University) Anna Stockley, Kathryn Smith (Melbourne University) James Tilbury (Queensland University of Technology) Anh Tran, Nick Winzer (University of Queensland) Lizzie Webb (Queensland) Sam Wong (Newcastle) Board of Directors Mark Elliott (Chairperson) Eva Hanly Sam Redmond Daniel Almagor David Hobbs Josh Same (2005) Rebecca Barker Shane Korosec Andrew Sideras (2005) Gamini Colless Tam Nguyen Head Office Staff & Volunteers Daniel Almagor Peter Burgess Azain Raban Tim Prohasky Gemma Dacre Sriram Reddy Stewart Davies Miranda Daniels Sumitra Sundram Bethany Davies Irit Herson Dave Thornton Shane Korosec Steve Kenny Dominic Vivona Azza Aisath Cheryl Menon Marcus West Danielle McCaffrey Chris Panagiotidis Jen Westphal Josh Backwell 22

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Fundamental to this vision is our conviction that each individual has the ability and the responsibility to make a positive impact in the world.

Fundamental to this vision is our conviction that each individual has the ability and the responsibility to make a positive impact in the world. Engineers Without Borders, Australia (EWB) Our Vision Engineers Without Border s vision is of a world where every individual and community has adequate access to the resources, knowledge and technology