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What is Humanitarian Engineering?
Humanitarian engineering includes research, design, manufacture or construction of any resource which brings enhanced well-being, welfare, and comfort to any individual or community in disadvantaged circumstances.
The issues to be addressed in engineering terms might include chronic ongoing conditions for an individual or group, or be associated with high-impact disasters and emergencies which imperil large numbers of people.
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Humanitarian Engineering Conference
December 19, 2011
Year of Humanitarian Engineering culminates with an “inspirational” conference
The recent Year of Humanitarian Engineering Conference, held in Melbourne from 30 November to 2 December, was a great success. The conference was the culmination of a year-long calendar focused on the theme of educating, activating and celebrating the work of humanitarian engineers around the globe. -
Live & Learn Environmental Education Receives Grand Challenges Explorations Funding
November 30, 2011
Phnom Penh – Live & Learn Environmental Education announced today that it will receive funding through Grand Challenges Explorations, an initiative created by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation that enables researchers worldwide to test unorthodox ideas that address persistent health and development challenges.
Engineers Australia is proud to announce that 2011 is the Year of Humanitarian Engineering
Hi Chantelle,
Engineers Australia teamed up with Engineers Without Borders and RedR (in Australia) during the Year of Humanitarian Engineering.
These companies are probably the best avenue for you in terms of Humanitarian work.
It would be best if you contact them yourself, via there website to see what they might offer.
http://www.redr.org.au/
http://www.ewb.org.au/