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Engineers Without Borders University of Pennsylvania Chapter

Engineers Without Borders University of Pennsylvania Chapter. Alex Yen, President Davesh Shah, VP International April 2 nd , 2009. PennEWB’s Outreach. Central America Africa. International. Local. Penn courses High school programs. Scenes from our Past. Cameroon 2007 - 2009.

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Engineers Without Borders University of Pennsylvania Chapter

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  1. Engineers Without Borders University of Pennsylvania Chapter Alex Yen, President Davesh Shah, VP International April 2nd, 2009

  2. PennEWB’s Outreach Central AmericaAfrica International Local Penn coursesHigh school programs

  3. Scenes from our Past

  4. Cameroon 2007 - 2009 Community impact Providing clean water access to: Residents of Kob and Tudig villages Kob Integrated Health Center, a newly constructed clinic serving a population of 5,000. Kob Presbyterian Church Nursery school with 30 students Kob, Cameroon

  5. Spring Box and Tank

  6. Health Education

  7. Cultural Experiences

  8. Where are we now? • Gundom, Cameroon Water Project • Village of 200+ that lack access to clean water • Women and Children travel up to an hour to collect water every day • Decreased ability to be involved in social and economic activities • Gravity Fed System • Protect the spring sources, layout pipes at critical sections along the pipeline, begin the construction of collection, distribution storage, and break pressure tanks. Possibility of Rainwater Harvesting Systems • Implement health education program to promote safe hygiene practices and proper use of water. • Ensuring Sustainability, Impact, and Innovation

  9. Gundom, Cameroon Kob & Tudig, Previous EWB Project Chief’s Spring Ke’ Spring Gindan Spring Center Spring SCAN Water System 2 Large Springs

  10. Timeline for Project Pre-assessment Phase: Fall ‘08 Assessment Trip: Jan ‘09 Design Phase: Jan ’09-May’09 Implementation: May 19th – June 7th Post Implementation: At least a two year commitment towards this village Gundom, Cameroon

  11. Involvement Gundom - Purchase Spring - Pay for survey - Lay pipeline - Needs Assessment -Spring Protection - Project ID - Follow-up -Piping & Surveying PennEWB -Distribution Tank MQLIF (NGO) - Confirm Elevation - Technical Design -Prepare Application - Fundraising - Funds - Remote Planning

  12. Ensuring Sustainability • Post-implementation trip • Address unforeseen complications from long-term use • Maintain strong relations with NGO for follow up • Impact Assessments • Leave behind knowledge • Ensure that there is someone who can maintain any system that is in place • Community Education • Healthy living practices, focus groups, and skits

  13. Ensuring Impact • Post-implementation trip • System will result in decreased time spent seeking water, decreased time lost due to waterborne diseases, and an increased involvement in economic activities • System will increase the availability of potable water, which may reduce the incidence of waterborne diseases, reduce the burden on women and children to collect water

  14. Ensuring Innovation • Focus on all aspects of a community • Quality of living is a function of multiple factors • Economic Activities: Instituting a plan for micro-enterprise • Health Impact: Collaborating with Penn MPH for a quantitative outcomes measurement program • Social Impact: Residents of Gundom will find an increase in time for productive activities. An increase in the quality of life. • Technological Innovation • Applying our engineering skill sets to solve problems abroad • Adapting the project to ecological and geographic conditions • Prospect for future innovation based on past projects • Continuing a global engagement process

  15. Acknowledgements • PennEWB • Undergrad • Students • Professional Engineers • Faculty & Staff EWB-USA SEAS Local NGOs Provost Sponsors WTH Global Engagement

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