Update From The Field
One of EWB’s new African program volunteers, our Grand River chapter’s Don McMurtry, has started an really interesting blog. It will follow Don’s progress and challenges during his four months in Malawi as an EWB Professional Junior Fellow. You can read his first post here below, or on his own site “Mudzi Madzi“.
Two days ago, after a three hour mini-bus [...]
Update From The Field
One of EWB’s African program staff, Grand River chapter’s Erin Antcliffe, has posted another intriguing new entry in her blog (August 13, 2010) . You can read it here, or on Erin’s own site “What am I doing here? Reflections on my role in Ghanaian development.”
Erin writes:
I met John while at a meeting in the garden [...]
Video Updates From The Field (Literally) In Ghana
From EWB Grand River Chapter member Ben, posted July 18th ~
After a long hiatus I’m excited to announce a series of videos about life on the farm in Seripe. I’ll be filming a few short clips each week and uploading them to youtube (yes it’s possible, it just [...]
Update From The Field
One of EWB’s African program staff, Grand River chapter’s own Erin Antcliffe, has posted a fascinating new entry in her blog (July 16, 2010) . You can read it here, or on Erin’s own site “What am I doing here? Reflections on my role in Ghanaian development.”
Dear Readers:
I haven’t posted for a long time. I know. I [...]
The organizational short-hand of EWB can often be confusing. EWB 101 is here to help.
Erin Antcliffe, EWB-Grand River member currently in Ghana, learns just how difficult farming really is.
For EWB-Canada, the concept of global engineering is a way of life. However, for many others in the Canadian engineering community, endorsement is not so automatic. The debate around changes to the engineering curriculum and profession is “loud, vigorous and timely”. Four articles in the Journal for Policy Engagement over the past 11 months highlight differing perspectives on the future of engineering.
African based films come to the forefront at Toronto’s Hot Docs Festival and beyond. Join in the story telling tradition with a modern twist.
Exploring African music and art can be an enjoyable and educational part of our ongoing efforts to reinforce and celebrate our connection to Africa.
An innovative farmer in Ghana teaches Ben Best, EWB-Grand River’s Learning Partner, a thing or two about agrarian life.
With two members currently working in Sub-Saharan, and this number set to more than double by September 2010, EWB Grand River’s contributing to EWB’s African Programs like never before. Find out how you can contribute to these important initiatives!
Next Grand River Chapter Planning Meeting: September 16
The first planning meeting for Grand River Chapter’s exciting new fall season is scheduled for September 16th at 7 PM. Location information will be posted here in early September, please check back. Anyone considering becoming more involved in the Grand River Professional chapter, or wanting to learn more [...]
Important opportunity for Canada to lead reform in global food aid governance
This week’s enthusiastic recommendation is an excellent perspectives piece recently added to the website of The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI). This article, Canada’s Chance To Lead Global Food Aid Reforms, describes why the rules governing “international food aid need serious overhaul, and Canada is well [...]
