By Grace Lynch Julia Ni Cameron McKenzie Jordan Brown Daniel Stanley Mission Statement EWBUSA is a nonprofit humanitarian organization established to support communitydriven development programs worldwide through partnerships that design and implement ID: 709436
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Engineers Without Borders
By Grace Lynch, Julia Ni, Cameron McKenzie, Jordan Brown, Daniel StanleySlide2
Mission Statement
“EWB-USA is a nonprofit humanitarian organization established to support
community-driven
development programs worldwide through partnerships that design and implement
sustainable
engineering projects, while creating transformative experiences that enrich global perspectives and create responsible leaders.”Slide3
Committed to global development
OVERVIEW OF THE CHAPTER:
PU-EWB established 2004
100 current members, 3 teams, 2 professional mentors per team
Projects
7 past projects in Peru, Dominican Republic and Ghana
Water Distribution System
Recipient of EWB-USA’s premier project of the year 2015Currently in Kuria, Kenya
GLOBAL MISSION:
Global Development.
Addressing basic needs in developing countries
Service.
Shaping future leaders in global development and service to all nations
Sustainability.
All projects last for 20+ years and ongoing community partnership promotes long term successSlide4
Project OverviewSlide5
Timeline
September 2012 – Kenya team formed
August 2014 – Built first rainwater catchment system expansion project at Muchebe Primary School
January 2015 – Assessment trip for second project
August 2015 – Construction of second rainwater catchment system at Muchebe community shed, Assessment trip for new community of Komosoko Primary School
August 2016- Implementation trip, Assessment trip for new community of Kubweye Primary SchoolSlide6
Komosoko Quick Facts
Approximately 2000 people in the village
Two schools
Komosoko Primary School
Komosoko Secondary School
Water sources
Regana River (typhoid)
Local Wells (typhoid)12500 L Komosoko Primary School Rainwater Catchment System (no disease!)60000 L Komosoko Primary School Rainwater Catchment System (just constructed!)Slide7
Implementation PhasesSlide8
Digging the Foundation Pit
Community engagement20 volunteers to digSlide9
2. Building the Concrete FoundationSlide10
2. Building the Concrete Foundation
Formwork
Wire-mesh
Concrete mixture
Leveling and slopingSlide11
3. Building the Two Dispensing Stations
One station for the school and one for the communityThree taps total
Two for the school
One for the Community
Sloping
Drainage holesSlide12
4. Guttering
InterconnectionDownspout pieces
End cap pieces
Gutter clips
Bondex!
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5. Trenching and Piping
Trenches - 1 foot wide4 inch pipe
T and elbow fittings
O-ring connectionsSlide14
6. Tank Placement and Connections
Joint tapeUnion
Washout
Socket
Nipple
FlangesSlide15
Sustainability Through Ownership
Meetings with School Management Committee
Water Management Committee
Met with Area Chief
Interviewed over 30 households
Volunteers on ProjectSlide16
Sustainability Through EducationSlide17
New Project AssessmentSlide18
Assessment Considerations
Technical Feasibility
Need
Community InitiativeSlide19
Assessment Timeline
Gathered suggestions for schoolsWorked with partner NGOs and government representatives
Visited 11 potential locations
Interviewed headteachers and took technical measurements
Selected 3 schools for further assessment
Gathered many household surveys and consulted NGOs again
Selected 2 schools for hydrogeological survey
Tested multiple points on site for boreholeChose final school! Slide20
KUBWEYE Primary School
Primary school in the Bugumbe South location of KuriaApproximately 900 students
Soon to become a boarding school
Not enough water from current tanks to supply entire school
Strong community engagementSlide21
Lessons Learned
Adjust design based on community specificationsChange in tapstand location
Build network of local advisors and support
Consult NGOs, government officials, translators, suppliers, mentors
Give evidence-based options for further projects
Work with hydrogeologist to survey for borehole
Integrate cultural activities into community meetings
Use traditional dancers!Slide22
Questions?