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Water and Sanitation:‘Wat-san’ got to do with it?
Jenna SenecalJonathan Verrett
EWB ApproachPeer to peer learning
What is a global engineer?
Broad view in thinking and acting on the world’s most complex problems.
Approach challenges with thoughtfulness, ability and open minds
Engage their community, encouraging an awareness of the issues and fostering attitudes and actions for change
What is EWB?
EWB’S DUAL APPROACH
• Working in partnerships Overseas
• Raising awareness in Canada
In the year 2000:
2 people
Presently:
Over 35,000 members
36 chapters including 8 professional chapters
Riddle'A place of solitude.
A place of contemplation.Most made of porcelain.
Some made of steel.No doubt I'm most effective,
With a river running through.'
What am I?
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1.8 million childrendie each year
Other Quick Water Facts1.How many people worldwide do not
have access to basic sanitation?a) 100 million (about 1 in 60 people)b) 600 million (about 1 in 10 people)c) 1.1 billion (about 1 in 6 people) d) 2.6 billion (about 2 in 6 people)
2.How many people die every day from diseases related to bad water?
a) 100 – 1,000b) 1,000 – 10,000c) 10,000 – 100,000 d) 100,000 or more
Malawi
Ntchisi
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Ventilated Improved Pit Latrine
Eco San Toilet
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Urban Toilet
How good is your aim?
Cradle to Grave
Waste Separation: The Car
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Cradle to Cradle
Waste Separation: The Car
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How can we make our sanitation system cradle to cradle as opposed to cradle to grave?
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Compost Toilet
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Biogas Digester
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Conclusion
•When looking to help improve sanitation globally we must ask is our current system really the best? What are the other options?
Thank You
More info:mcgill.ewb.ca
Want more?
• What is 'development,' anyway? Is it just a Western ideal? Is it just a tool to further political agendas? Or rather, is it a necessity and obligation in today's global society? What are the roles of non-governmental organizations, government and Canada in this tremendous pursuit?
• Panel Featuring MP and CIDA critic Glen Pearson and Exec. Director of Oxfam Canada, Robert Fox.
• 6pm - Thursday, March 11th
• Strathcona Anatomy & Dentistry Building, Auditorium M-1
• Get tickets for free from anyone in EWB or from Diane at the EUS office
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Other EventsAccess to Clean Drinking Water – is it a human
right?Panel discussion Wednesday March 10th @
4:30 pm Faculty lounge at Macdonald campus
Fair Trade FridaysEvery Friday in the FDA hallway
More info check out mcgill.ewb.ca