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Engineers Without Borders Canada UofT Chapter Who we are: 1.A network of individuals across Canada 2.Advocacy work to encourage Canada to be a better global citizen 3.An incubator of systemic change

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Page 1: Engineers Without Borders Canada UofT Chapter Who we are: 1.A network of individuals across Canada 2.Advocacy work to encourage Canada to be a better global

Engineers Without Borders CanadaUofT Chapter

Who we are:

1. A network of individuals across Canada

2. Advocacy work to encourage Canada to be a better global citizen

3. An incubator of systemic change

Page 2: Engineers Without Borders Canada UofT Chapter Who we are: 1.A network of individuals across Canada 2.Advocacy work to encourage Canada to be a better global

Goals:• To spread awareness about strategies on campus

• To establish a sustainable political network to help galvanize our portfolio into action

Political Advocacy 2013-2014

Advocacy Strategy:• Ensuring a smooth transition of CIDA to Department of

Foreign Affairs and Trade and formulating a vision for Canada’s international aid.

• Implementing policy requiring international mining companies based in Canada to be transparent with regards to their transactions in Africa.

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Political Advocacy 2013-2014

Events/Activities:• Member Learning Events

• Speaker Series

• Meeting with MPPs and MPs

• Letter Writing

• Newspaper Articles

• Meeting with Political groups on Campus (e.g. U of T Liberals, Conservatives)

How YOU can be Involved:• Advertising/marketing for events

• MPP/MP Liaison

• News Correspondent(s)

• Political Groups Liaison

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Global Engineering

StudentsFaculty

Vision - Together, we would like to foster a strong sense of social responsibility within the engineering faculty and help students realize their potential to positively impact the world.

Curriculum Enrichment Outreach

Volunteers Chapters

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Fair Trade EWB U of T

VisionU of T Fair Trade strives to see the student body as knowledgeable in ethical products and their purposes. We promote compassionate

consumption. • Fair Trade Campus working

group• Lots of opportunities to

organize and run campaigns and outreach events

• Collaborate with different organizations Canada wide!

Meetings 1 – 2 times / weekIndicate your interest on the feedback form

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VISION: Enable youth to actively take initiatives towards social change that are sustainable and inspired by self through fostering leadership.OUR INITIATIVES:1. Youth Development Program (YD) 2. School Outreach (SO)3. SCYLC

4. Meeting all of you

Notes

Email :

[email protected]

Meetings :

Every week

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Marketing Portfolio

Sahar Ameri Parastoo [email protected]

Positions:

• Webmaster • Newsletter

Coordinator • Social Media Expert • Graphic Designers • Portfolio Marketing

Specialists

EWB Marketing

wants YOU!

Interests:

• Web Design • Graphic Design • Marketing Strategies • Creative Artwork

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Other Ventures

National Conference

Volunteer Program

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Learn more: r2ep.ca/toronto

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Initial Portfolio Meetings1. Fair Trade: Mon. Sept 16th, 6:00 pm, GB131

2. Youth Engagement: Monday, September 16th, 5-6pm,  and Thursday, September 19th, 7-8pm, at the EWB Office (GB 131). 

3. Global Engineering: Wed. Sept 18th, 6:00 pm, GB131

4. Political Advocacy: Wed. Sept 18th, 6:00 pm, GB131

5. Marketing: Thurs. Sept 26th, 7:00 pm, GB131