Post on 28-Jul-2015
Robyn Sandekian, Managing Director Mortenson Center in
Engineering for Developing Communities
Intro to Humanitarian Engineering Concept Goals of Humanitarian Engineering Activities Proposed Guiding Principles
1.2 billion lack clean water 2.4 billion lack adequate sanitation 2.4 billion are at risk with malaria 29,000 children die from hunger daily 1.1 billion overfed vs. 1.1 billion underfed
1.2 billion lack adequate housing 1.6 billion have no access to electricity 4.2 billion are unable to read 1.8 billion live in conflict zones, in
transition, or in situations of permanent instability
“…responds to the global need for engineers who: …understand problems of development &
sustainability, …are motivated by a sense of the future, and …are able to interact with other disciplines, …to design and implement solutions.”
- George Bugliarello, 2008
Engineering for humanitarian development contributes to the implementation of the eight Millennium Development Goals
Within the academic context, two basic goals:
effective sustainable community development, and
meaningful education of engineers.
Shared Mission, Vision, Values, and Approach Quality Control and Ethics Organizational Accountability Education Innovation and Technologic Appropriateness Fundraising Collaboration and Teamwork Duration of Intervention Sustainability Evaluation