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engineering a better world

Program Objectives

• Learn about the core elements of community development practice in real life settings and practice skills associated with development goals such as participation, empowerment and capacity building.

• Visit to village communities, meeting strong women and men committed to lasting change

• An insight into Indian culture, history and politics and their role in shaping development.

• A deeper appreciation for the role engineering and technology play in strengthening communities in India and Australia. 

The Group!

• 16 Participants ranging in age, gender, experience

• Student or professional (engineer or nengineer!)• 3 facilitators, 2 EWB volunteers currently placed

in India

Mumbai (Bombay)

• Introductions • Orientation

Pune

• Community Development Workshops

• Indian Cultural Orientation – political history & structure, caste system, Indian culture & history

• Engineering, Appropriate Technology & Development

Chennai

• Introductions to Tamil Nadu• Exnora Green Pamal (EGP) – collection,

transport and processing of waste • Educating communities

about waste

management

Auroville

• Appropriate Technology – site visits to local organisations

Mahabalipuram

• Debriefing & Trip Reflections, Leadership and Change Session

engineering a better world

Appropriate Technology

Anil Chawda

Mechanical Engineer

Rio Tinto

• Wind Turbines

• Biogas Plant

• Solar Panels

• Electric Powered Motorbike

• And many

others….