Current Project:
Rwanda Health and Healing Project
EWB-MAP has partnered with Barefoot Artists, Inc. and Thomas Jefferson University to help the Rwanda Health and
Healing Project in an effort to improve the health of those living in Rwanda.
By completing this project, EWB-MAP will be able to improve the sanitation conditions and access to clean water for drinking,
bathing, cleaning and cooking for over 100 families. (click here to read more)
News & Upcoming Events
March 26th - 29th, 2009
Engineers Without Borders – USA International Conference
Milwaukee, WI
The EWB-USA International Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin will feature three days of exciting programs, speakers and events.
The conference boasts the best and brightest in the fields of energy, water, technology, conservation,
solar energy, architecture and more. For more information about the March 2009 EWB-USA International Conference,
please go here.
April 3 - 4, 2009
Philadelphia Global Water Initiative (PGWI) Conference
“Exploring the Public Health and Water/Sanitation Connection in Developing Countries”
Philadelphia, PA
Join the Philadelphia Global Water Initiative for an interactive conference where we will bring together experts:
To explore how the public health sector professionals and those in the water/sanitation sector can work together more effectively
in meeting the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) for 2015 and beyond; To provide a forum for public health and water/sanitation
professionals to exchange ideas and build a platform for future collaborations;
To identify public health – water/sanitation research questions;
To build momentum toward the national APHA meeting to be held in Philadelphia in November 2009
Click here for the conference flyer and registration information.
Register now to ensure your spot in the conference!
Latest Rwanda Blog Entries
April 29, 2009
Post-Implementation Trip
Both of the Bobs have returned to Rwanda to follow up on the latrine construction project and explore possibilities for future projects. We received a message from the Bob's on Saturday. When they arrived they found out that Samajeli was put into jail for a crime unrelated to the project two... more
January 26, 2009
Latrine Repairs
Pictures from four repairs of broken slabs in Rugerero... more
January 26, 2009
New latrines in Rugerero
Here are four pictures of new latrines that have been constructed in Rugerero.... more
December 17, 2008
Slideshows added
See the slideshows in the left-hand part of the blog - they show the latrine construction process and other photos from our trip.... more
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