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It’s the holidays and that means it’s time for an interview from a philanthropic viewpoint. Walt Walker, a professional engineer with Greeley and Hansen, discusses his work with Engineers Without Borders. Our industry has lots of good people, and Walt represents a shining example of leadership in the water sector. Take a listen and hear how Engineers Without Borders improves lives around the globe and more.
In this session, you’ll learn about:
- Engineers Without Borders (EWB) and its mission
- Where projects are undertaken
- How projects are selected
- How EWB gets local buy-in for its projects
- Walt’s explanation of EWB’s El Salvador project from start to finish (project starting in 2009)
- How political issues have impacted EWB’s philanthropic projects
- How EWB measures its impact and project success rate
- How to get involved with EWB (even if you’re not an engineer!)
Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include:
- Engineers Without Borders’ website
- Walt’s LinkedIn Profile
- Walt’s Twitter Handle: @WaltAWalker
- TWV #074: Water For People and Its Mission with CEO Eleanor Allen
- TWV #042: The Importance of WASH Funding with John Oldfield
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