EWB-NY Annual Report 2012. Version 2

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TABLE  OF  CONTENTS    1.   Message  from  the  President……………………………………………   4  

2.   Leadership…………………………………………………………………….   5  

3.   Financial  Performance……………………………………………………   6  

Programs  &  Projects  4.   Belén,  Peru………………………………………………………………......   12  

5.   Matunda,  Kenya……………………………………………………………   14  

6.   Usalama,  Kenya…………………………………………………………….   15  

7.   Yamabal,  El  Salvador…………………………………………………….   16  

8.   Appropriate  Technology  Design  Team…………………………..   18  

9.   Education  Committee……………………………………………………   18  

10.   Fundraising  Committee…………………………………………………   19  

11.   Marketing  Committee……………………………………………………   19  

Activities  &  Accomplishments    

Acknowledgements  12.   Featured  Member…………………………………………………………   23  

13.   Volunteers……………………………………………………………………   25  

14.   Partners  &  Sponsors.…………………………………………………….   26  

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  Message  from  the  President      Established  in  2004  with  over  70  active  members  and  a  reach  of  nearly  200,  the  EWB-­‐USA  NY  chapter  has  diligently  aspired  to  and  maintained  the  ideals  set  forth  by  EWB-­‐USA.    Our  on-­‐going  project  success  stories  are  found  in  the  rice  crops  from  the  dam  we  constructed  in  Cambodia,  the  potable  water  distribution  system  at  a  district  hospital  and  new  library  in  Kenya,  sanitation  systems   in   El-­‐Salvador,   a   new   hospital   in   Peru   and   educational   outreach   in   New   York   City,  assisting  approximately  20,000  people  in  meeting  their  basic  human  needs-­‐safe  and  accessible  water,   sustainable   agriculture,   electrification,   affordable   shelter,   effective   sanitation   and  educational  outreach.      Our  outstanding  members  have  gone  on  to  start  social  enterprises   in  South  East  Asia,  Central  America,  New  York  and  New  Jersey  bringing  with  them  their  EWB-­‐USA  experiences  and  culture  of  innovation  through  collaboration.  Recognizing  the  benefit  of  multidisciplinary  perspectives,  EWB-­‐NY   formalized   a   partnership  with   the  New   York  University’s   Graduate   School   of   Public  Health’s  Global  Public  Health  Action  Network  (GPHAN)  in  2010.    Together  we  developed  public  health  strategies  and  designed  health  impact  studies  for  our  projects  in  Matunda  and  Usalama,  

Kenya  as  well  for  our  mentee  chapter  -­‐  the  City  College  New  York’s  project  in  Milla  Tres,  Honduras.    We  presented  our  experiences  with  GPHAN  and  the  lessons  learned  at  the  2011  international  EWB-­‐USA  conference  in  Las  Vegas.    In  the   spirit   of   community   outreach,   our   Educational   Committee   has   established   a   partnership   with   NYC’s   educational   leader   -­‐  Salvatori   Center   and   placed   EWB-­‐NY  members   throughout   NYC’s   underserved   schools,   lead   lessons   based   on   our   projects   and  inspire   the   next   generation   of   leaders.   Additionally,   in   2011,   our   new   Appropriate   Technology   Design   Team   consulted   on   the  construction  of   a   hospital   in   Sierra  Leone   and   an   educational   urban   agriculture  project   in   a  Harlem  School.    While   our  mentors  advised   EWB   Student   Chapters   at   Princeton   University,   Columbia   University,   City   College   of   New   York   and   Rutgers   University  Chapters  of  EWB-­‐USA,  sharing  knowledge  about  project  development,  design  and  development  challenges  unique  to  engineering  projects  in  developing  nations  and  assisting  those  chapters  in  developing  their  ideas.    All   the   EWB-­‐NY   volunteers   give   generously   of   their   time,   expertise   and   resources   in   order   to   solve   quality   of   life   challenges  worldwide.     They   are   continually   striving   to,   not   only   hold   up   and   achieve   the   highest   standards   of   EWB-­‐USA,   but   to   lead   by  example  both   locally  and  globally.   I   invite  you  to  support   them  alongside  me  as  we  prepare   for   the  accomplishments  of   the  year  ahead!      Best  regards,  

 Iana  Aranda  EWB-­‐NY  President  

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EWB  Leadership  

President     Iana  Aranda     [email protected]    Vice  President     Stephen  Morse     [email protected]    Secretary     Monica  Louie     [email protected]    Treasurer     Alia  Nagm     [email protected]    

ATDT     Stefano  Braganti     [email protected]    Education  Committee     Sara  Schultzer     [email protected]    Fundraising  Committee     Kerwin  Julien     Chanel  Lubin     [email protected]    Marketing  Committee     Segen  Tilahun     [email protected]    Web  Manager     Solkem  Gottingar     [email protected]  

Emeritus  Board    

Matt  Sisul,  President,  2006  –  2009  

Matthew  Barber,  Vice  President,  2006  –  2008  

Jason  Kass,  Vice  President,  2008  –  2010  

Scott  Snelling,  Treasurer,  2006  –  2008  

Kerwin  Julien,  Treasurer,  2008  –  2010  

Victor  Shey,  Secretary,  2007  -­‐  2009  

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In   2012,   EWB-­‐NY   spent   more   than   $28,800   to   address   sustainable,   developmental  projects   around   the   world.     This   amount   was   down   41.97%   from   the   previous   year  because  of   the  completion  of   the   final  stage  of   the  Matunda  Water  Project   in  Matunda,  Kenya.    EWB-­‐NY   continues   to   review   development   problems   around   the   world   for   potential  projects  that  meets  our  skill  set  and  resources.    EWB-­‐NY  relies  on   financial  support   from  corporate,   individual  and  grants  programs  to  fund  its  work.    EWB-­‐NY  continues  to  thank  all  those  who  make  its  work  possible.    Below  is  a  breakdown  of  the  revenue  and  expenses  for  2012.  

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Statement  of  Financial  Position  

2012 2011 2010ASSETSCurrent*AssetsCash*&*EquivalentAdvances 398.00$*********Held*by*National*for*NY*Chapter 102,714.03$* 86,131.00$*** 125,202.00$*

Total*Current*Assets 102,714.03$* 86,131.00$*** 125,202.00$*

Property*&*Equipment L$*************** L$*************** L$***************Other*Assets L$*************** L$*************** L$***************

TOTAL'ASSETS 102,714.03$* 86,131.00$*** 125,202.00$*

LIABILITIES L$*************** L$***************Accounts*Payables*&*Accrued*Expenses L$*************** L$*************** L$***************

Total*Liabilities L$*************** L$*************** L$***************

NET'ASSETS 102,714.03$* 86,131.00$*** 125,202.00$*

Total'Liabilities'&'Net'Assets 102,714.03$* 86,131.00$*** 125,202.00$* 2010$ 2011$ 2012$

$$102,714.03$$$$86,131.00$$

$$125,202.00$$

TOTAL%ASSETS%

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Statement  of  Financial  Activity  

2011Unrestricted Restricted Total Total

RevenueMembership-Dues 1,193.00$----------- 1,193.00$----------- 1,025.00$-----------Contributions-:-Corporations 19,090.40$--------- 4,999.60$----------- 24,090.00$--------- 3,100.00$-----------Contributions-:-Individuals 12,810.00$--------- 1,968.00$----------- 14,778.00$--------- 5,180.00$-----------Grant-Allocation :$-------------------- :$-------------------- :$-------------------- 1,000.00$-----------Other (14,616.15)$------- 20,016.15$--------- 5,400.00$-----------

Total1Revenue 18,477.25$11111111 26,983.75$11111111 45,461.00$11111111 10,305.00$11111111

ExpensesAdvertising-&-MarketingFundraising 2,061.47$----------- 2,061.47$----------- 1,547.44$-----------Supplies 259.30$-------------- 259.30$-------------- :$--------------------Postage-&-Delivery 2.95$------------------ 2.95$------------------ :$--------------------Travel

Air/Rail 329.01$-------------- 10,413.47$--------- 10,742.48$--------- 18,228.00$---------Hotels-&-Meals 989.19$-------------- 989.19$-------------- 8,877.00$-----------Other-Transportation 1,306.07$----------- 1,306.07$----------- 3,580.00$-----------Other :$-------------------- 2,050.00$-----------

Meetings 1,665.60$----------- 1,665.60$----------- 232.00$--------------Miscellanous-Expenses 1,544.44$----------- 423.72$-------------- 1,968.16$----------- 3,493.00$-----------Project-Materials-&-Supplies 2,833.35$----------- 2,833.35$----------- 11,318.00$---------Project-Labor 150.00$-------------- 150.00$-------------- 448.00$--------------Program-QA/QC 5,200.00$----------- 5,200.00$----------- :$--------------------Program-Infrastructure 1,700.00$----------- 1,700.00$----------- :$--------------------

Total1Expenses 5,862.77$11111111111 23,015.80$11111111 28,878.57$11111111 49,773.44$11111111

Net1Revenue 12,614.48$11111111 3,967.95$11111111111 16,582.43$11111111 (39,468.44)$1111111

2012

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 Revenue    EWB-­‐NY  raised  $45,461  in  2012.    This  was  a  341%  increase  over  the  previous  year.      Revenue  across  the  board  increased  in  2012  with  the  exception  of  grant  funding.            

Expenditure    Expenses  for  2012  total  $28,878.    This  amount  supported  travel,  labour,  materials  and  chapter  expenses  among  others.    Total  expenses  fell  41.97%  from  2011.      Travel  represents  the  greatest  share  of  expense  for  the  year.    It  is  expected  that  the  increase  of  Program  QA/QC  in  operations  would  keep  costs  manageable  and  allow  for  more  efficient  use  of  resources.    

Membership  Dues  3%  

Contributions  -­‐  Corporations  

53%  

Contributions  -­‐  Individuals  

32%  

Grant  Allocation  

0%   Other  12%  

Revenue  2012  

Fundraising  7%  

Supplies  1%  

Postage  &  Delivery  0%  

Travel  Air/Rail  37%  

Travel  -­‐  Hotel  &  Meals  3%  

Travel  -­‐  Transportation  

5%  

Meetings  6%  

Miscellanous  Expenses  7%  

Project  Materials  &  Supplies  10%  

Project  Labor  0%  

Program  QA/QC  18%  

Program  Infrastructure  

6%  

Expenses  2012  

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Community  Meeting,  Yamabal  

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Engineers  Without  Borders  –  NY  Professional   .  Annual  Report  2012  

EWB-­‐NY  Programs  and  Projects  

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Belén Clinic Project  Belén,  Peru  

Initially  started  as  a  joint  EWB-­‐USA  Binghamton  University  and  Brown  University  Student  Chapter  project,  the  Belén  

project  proposed  to  design  a  clinic  in  Belén,  Peru,  which  would  provide  basic  health  care  services  for  the  area’s  74,000  

residents.  EWB-­‐NY   in   collaboration  with  Amazon  Promise  have  been   leading   the  project   since  2007.  Developments  

since   the   project’s   adoption   have   changed   the   scope.   The   Belén   project   is   now   tasked   with   building   an   off-­‐grid  

drinking  water  purification  system  and  a  composting  toilet  system  for  the  community.  

EWB-­‐NY,   in  collaboration  with  Amazon  Promise,  The  Peruvian  Ministry  of  Health,  and  the   local  Peruvian  architects,  

developed  a  revised  conceptual  design  of  the  clinic.  The  project  team  split  into  several  working  groups  comprised  of  

Structural,  Geotechnical,  Water/Sanitation,  Electrical,  Mechanical,  Construction,   Sustainability  and  Architecture,   and  

Fundraising/Marketing  disciplines.    

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Usalama Water Project Usalama, Kenya

     BACKGROUND  

Usalama,   originally   established   as   a   resettlement  

community,   is   located   in  a  dry  and  arid   region  of  

Kenya.     EWB-­‐NY   and   partner   organization,  

Mwikali’s  Gift,   began  work   there  with   the   goal   of  

providing   a   safe   and  potable  water   supply   to   the  

community,   as   well   as   improving   educational,  

sanitation  and  health  facilities.    

PROJECT  SCOPE  

Due   to   its   low   flow   rate,   the   current   water  

system  can   neither   provide   water   to   three   of   the   five   kiosks   nor   deliver   the  

recommended  minimum  of  eight  liters  of  water  per  person  per  day.    The  system  

only   supplies   approximately   four   liters   per   person   per   day.   EWB-­‐NY   aims   to  

rehabilitate   the   water   system   such   that   it   supplies   water   to   the   entire  

community   and   meets   the   minimum   demand.     The   Kenyan   government   is  

concurrently  building  a  municipal  water  line  that  runs  along  Usalama,  which  the  

village  has  been  given  permission  to  use  as  a  source  for  their  water  supply.    

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Background:  

Yamabal   is  a  mainly  rural  municipality   in  Morazán,   the  poorest  

and  most  war-­‐torn  department  of  El  Salvador.  The  effects  of  the  

12-­‐year  civil  war  are  still  very  evident,  even  nearly  two  decades  

after   the   peace   accords   were   signed   in   1992.   In   addition,   the  

community   has   been   impacted   by   several   natural   disasters   in  

recent  years,   including  a  category  5  Hurricane  Mitch   in  1998,  a  

7.7   and   a   6.6  magnitude   earthquakes   in   January   and   February  

2001  respectively.  Education  opportunities  are   limited,  as  most  

communities   currently   only   have   direct   access   to   primary  

education,   with   a   few   high   schools   scattered   throughout   the   municipality   and   very   limited   higher   education  

opportunities.    The  area  has  several  hundred  persons  who  will  be   impacted  by   the  project:  30  –  60   families  will  be  

directly  impacted.  

PROJECT  GOALS  

The   goal   of   the   overall   program   is   to   partner   with   Yamabal   to   improve   public   health   and   livelihoods   through  

sustainable  water  and  sanitation  solutions.  In  addition,  other  ambitions  of  the  program  include  efforts  to  improve  the  

only   road   that   leads   to   the   community,   encourage   the   community   to   work   together   despite   political   differences,  

improve  indoor  air  quality,  and  increase  access  to  energy/electricity.  This   first  project  aims  to  provide  the  technical  

expertise,  training,  and  financial  support  to  build  a  first  round  of  latrines  in  partnership  with  the  community.  

Yamabal Health & Sanitation Project Yamabal, El Salvador

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Programs  and  Projects  Appropriate  Technology  Design  Team    The  ATDT  group  is  comprised  of  engineering  professionals  across  the  discipline.    It  was  initially  formed  to  keep  track  of  usual  technologies  developed  by  the  chapter  and  into  seek  out  other  useful  technologies  as  it  pertains  to  EWB  main  projects.    As  our  roles  developed,  we  became  more  focused  on  project  work  which  did  not  directly  fit  into  the  EWB  5  year  mold  strictly  as  a  third  party  advisory  role.        The   group   has   continued   to   evolve   and   is   partnering  with   EWB-­‐NY   Education   Committee   and   EWB-­‐NY  marketing  Committee  to  put  on  a  PDH  seminar,  the  first  of  many  to  come.    We  are  comprised  of  a  small,  dedicated  group  (less  than  6  people)  and  yet  we  have  accomplished  much  due  to  the  lack  of  bureaucracy  and  quick  response  to  client  side  requests.    Ultimately  we  would  like  to  grow  the  team  to  handle  multiple  discipline  3rd  party  consulting  to  EWB  project  teams,  EWB  student  chapters,  NGOs  or  anyone  else  with  a  sad  story,  some  money  and  need  for  infrastructural  design.  

For  further  information  on  ATDT  email:  [email protected]  

Education  Committee    This   committee   develops   partnerships   with   local   non-­‐profit   organizations   and   schools,  coordinating   and   communicating   opportunities   for   EWB   volunteers   to   participate   in   local  educational  outreach  projects.    In   addition,   the   committee  develops  educational   curriculums  based  on   real-­‐world  EWB  projects,  and   delivers   lessons   within   NYC   low-­‐income   public   and   private   schools.     In   collaboration   with  ATDT   Committee   the   Education   Committee   plans   and   executes   professional   development  workshops  for  EWB  volunteers.  

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Programs  and  Projects  Fundraising  Committee    As the Chapter continues to grow, the need for streamlining the funding and donor-management requirements in a central location, has also increased. Formerly set up in 2011, the Fundraising Committee was established to secure the funding and donor management requirements of the Chapter by a central, dedicated team. The Committee organizes fundraising activities to benefit the chapter and supports individual projects in their fundraising efforts. It also works in conjunction with the marketing committee to enhance chapter reporting and promote the great work of the chapter and many accomplishments of its members. The committee used the first few months of its inception to formalize its operating guidelines to ensure seamless integration with other committees and overall chapter objectives. This included appointing co-leads, lead officers handling grant management, procurement, database management, and outreach.

For  information  on  the  Fundraising  Committee  email:  [email protected]  

Marketing  Committee    Works   closely   with   graphics   team   to   produce   marketing   materials,   and   the   fundraising   committee   to  promote  chapter  events  and  support  funding  drives.    The  committee  creates  communication  structures  and  procedures  for  Chapter  and  Project  Teams  to  follow  in  accordance  with  EWB-­‐USA  guidelines  and  brand.        In   addition,   the   committee   manages   and   streamlines   marketing   materials   and   social   media   outlets   to  deliver  up-­‐to-­‐date,  consistent,  and  EWB  brand-­‐appropriate  information  to  members  and  the  general  public.  

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Group  Photo  

Two  event  organizers  –  Chanel  &  Grace    

EWB-­‐NY  hosted  a  very  successful  panel  and  networking  event  on  “The  Future  of  Project  Finance:  Public  Private  Partnerships”.    Dubbed  P3,  here  are  some  photo  recaps.  

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Poor  road  conditions  led  to  materials  delivery  truck  getting  stuck.    Usalama,  Kenya    

Unloading  sand  and  gravel.        Usalama,  Kenya  

Volunteers  at  an  Uslama  fundraising  event.  

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FEATURED MEMBER

Back  in  2006,  Jason  got  connected  with  Engineers  Without  Borders  –  NY  Professional  Chapter  almost  by  chance:  A  co-­‐worker  at  his  consulting  firm  had  scheduled  a  project  meeting  for  the  Matunda,  Kenya  water-­‐supply  project  in  their  office.  It  was  a  perfect  fit.  Since  then,  Jason  has  been  a  major  contributor  to  the  Belen,  Peru  team  and  the  Yamabal,  El  Salvador  team.    He  has  also  been  a   leader   in   the  organization   serving  as  Vice  President  of   the   chapter   from  2008  –  2010.  

Whether  its  been  providing  mentoring  guidance  to  university  EWB  chapters,  collaborating  on  project   designs   in  midtown   high   rises,   or   leading   in-­‐country  water   and   sanitation   projects,  Jason  has  proven  a  dedicated  team  player,  willing   to  contribute   to  all  aspects  of  a  project   to  make  it  successful.  

Jason  has  taken  the  lessons  learned  from  seven  years  of  work  with  EWB  and  is  now  applying  them  to  his  newest  venture:  Toilets  for  People,  a  social  enterprise  that  aims  to  bring  sanitation  solutions  to  the  world’s  most  vulnerable  communities.  A  finalist  in  Wharton’s  inaugural  Social  Venture  Business  Prize,  we   look   forward   to  watching  Toilets   for  People  grow  under   Jason’s  leadership.  

“Through EWB project work, we find out what our client community needs and what they want—and then help make that vision a reality for them. At the same time, the work provides engineers meaningful experiences by allowing us to apply our skills to do good in the world.”  

“Once I found EWB, I never looked back.”  

JASON  KASS  

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Collecting  data  from  the  users  of  a  well  pump.    

Usalama,  Kenya  

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Volunteers    The  success  of  our  Programs  and  Projects  would  not  be  possible  without  the  hard  work  and  dedication  of  the  men  and  women  of  EWB-­‐NY  who  donate  their  time  and  expertise  to  solving  problems  in  communities  all  over  the  world.    Below  is  a  short  list  of  the  many  persons  we  would  like  to  thank.  

Belén  Dave  Russo  

Kate  Aglitsky  Joseph  Caciola  Tamar  Caplan  

Fred  Constantino  Ethan  Cotton  

Alex  Gil  Devon  Graham  

Jason  Kass  James  Landry  

Nathalie  Lascarro  Juan  Carlos  Lopez  

Doris  Lozada  David  Lynch  

Oliver  Martinez  Lauren  McNally  Alex  Nadolishny  Rick  Naumann  Jennifer  Paull  

Michael  Pucket  Jasmin  Rivera

Jonathan  Shanin    

Usalama  Laura  Bendernagel  

Charly  Bertran  Lisa  Boyd  

Mary  Sue  Castillo  Suraj  Cheema  Sean  Ferrarini  Judy  Hodge  

Patrick  Farnham  Adam  Goossen  

Jess  Miller  Christine  Min  Sarah  Phelan  Naga  Pranay  Nick  Rose  

Anh  Ngyuen  Dareen  Salama  Marc  Santos  Matt  Sisul  

Claire  Wang  Kary  Wu    

ATDT  Stefano  Braganti  Nicholas  Azadian  

Iana  Aranda    

Marketing  Solkem  Gottingar  

Segen  Tilahun    

Fundraising  Kerwin  Julien  

Ron  Weissbard  Chanel  Lubin  Rachel  Webre  

David  Weyburn  Alia  Nagm  Grace  Uang  Tim  Weiss  

Hannah  Moore  

Yamabal  Adrian  Betanzos  Andrea  Shear,  PE  

Rachel  Webre  David  Weyburn  

Alia  Nagm  Zovia  Neely  

Nathan  Chase,  PE  Emily  Hwang  Jason  Kass,  PE  Felipe  Lorca  

Heather  Goetsh  

Education  Sara  Schultzer  Jessica  Miller  

Erin  Qureshi  Cuddihy  Amanda  Meyer  

Nicholas  Azadian  Davesh  Shah  Max  Kostow  

Robin  Chamberlain  Sarah  Fleisch  Anasa  Scott  

Mike  Sofronas  John  Barrot  

J.  Raúl  Ramírez  Sebastián  López-­‐Velásquez  

Joan  Dieter  Mimi  Gupta

Belen  continued..  Nikols  Sokol  

Segen  Tilahun  Mike  Thomas Colin  Van  Lang  Katie  Walker  Ronald  Ying  

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Partner  &  Sponsor  Recognition  

The  work  and  accomplishments  of  EWB-­‐NY  would  not  have  been  made  possible  without  the  help  of  our  donors,  sponsors,  partners  and  many  individual  contributors.      EWB-­‐NY  is  extremely  grateful  for  the  support  over  the  past  year  and  look  forward  to  their  continued  support  in  2013  and  beyond.  

Other Partners  GPHAN    SALVATORI  CENTER