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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….