School Outreach

Canada will only become a model global citizen if our future leaders understand the complexities of the international community. The students of today, if passionate, knowledgeable and committed, will help to ensure a sustainable tomorrow. That is why EWB chapter volunteers engage youth across Canada, raising their awareness and understanding of development issues.

Since the initiation of our school outreach program, we have reached over 75,000 students. Participants of our Water For The World, Food For Thought, and Energy Matters interactive workshops are encouraged to become passionate about the need for change and well-equipped to turn their good intentions into impact.

Every year, the University of Alberta Chapter of Engineers Without Borders reaches over 2000 students through our school outreach program.

To book a presentation please use our presentation request form.

Our presentations include:

1. Water for the World EWB volunteers deliver an interactive workshop that includes building a mini water filter out of a 2-litre pop bottle and layers of sand and gravel. Students learn about water issues in Canada and about how seemingly simple challenges, such as gaining access to safe water, are magnified in developing communities.
2. Food for Thought For this presentation on global hunger issues, we use the example of rice and have an interactive program the helps students understand where and how rice is grown, how it is processed, and the implications for this global system.
3. Energy Matters For this presentation on global energy issues, students compare the energy requirements to perform everyday household tasks. In doing so, students learn how energy requirements and access to energy sources differ between Canada and rural Africa.

For more information and additional teacher resources please visit: http://www.teach.ewb.ca/

Information for students: http://youth.ewb.ca/