Projects:

For important EWB websites and list of references when traveling,
go to the Resources page.

Current Projects:

Completed Projects:

Compone, Peru:

The small mountain community of Compone in Peru is struggling to maintain a clean, safe drinking water supply. Issues include both water quality and water quantity. The student project team will analyze the information retrieved from the village to identify the range of solutions. Students will then work in tandem with faculty, a professional geologist, and professional engineers to design a sustainable solution in keeping with the needs and desire of the community. This Peru project is scheduled for implementation in summer, 2009. Contact Elliot Cohen or Headley Jacobus for more information.

Addis Alem, Ethiopia:

The impoverished town of Addis Alem is about one hour west of the capital city of Addis Ababa. Aside from lacking basic water sanitation and waste disposal, the community wants to partner with our chapter of EWB to provide thousands of youth a community center for learning and civic engagement. An assessment trip to clarify the needs of the community and the project goals is being planned for January, with an implementation tentatively set for Summer 2009. If you are interested in getting involved in this project or have questions, come to our October 13 General Body meeting to learn more, or contact J.D. Maresco (jdmaresco@gmail.com).

Anacostia Watershed, Maryland:

We are happy to announce the project leaders for our new Anacostia Restoration project! Long time Webmaster Kristen Markham, and former Peru Team member Ethan Schaler will be taking charge of our local project this Spring. Over the winter term, they have been strengthening contacts with our project partners at the Anacostia Watershed Restoration Partnership and locating promising sites for restoration efforts.

This project is an exciting opportunity for EWB to make a difference in our local community and a great way for students who are unable to travel or commit several weeks in a row to a project durning the breaks. The project is scheduled to implement in Summer, 2009.

Project meetings will begin after the first general body meeting in February, 2009.
Please contact Kristen Markham, at ksmark87@gmail.com, if you are interested or have any questions about the project.