Engineers Australia is proud to announce that 2011 is the Year of Humanitarian Engineering – a year in which we will recognise the role of engineering in improving quality of life and disaster recovery.
Their goal is to promote the significance and importance of humanitarian engineering to both the engineering profession and wider community so that humanitarian engineering receives the necessary support in Australia and abroad – and continues to make a difference.
An Engineer’s Role
Engineers play a huge role in improving the quality of life of people beset by disadvantage as well as helping communities recover from floods, earthquakes and other disasters as quickly as possible.
From the delivery of clean water and power, to the design of sanitation services and infrastructure, engineers’ ingenuity helps solve many problems facing communities.
Some of the key areas of focus as a profession include: water supply, sanitation, energy, waste disposal, transportation, communications and support for disabled people.
Supporting Dreamfit
Foundation Dreamfit Foundation's projects offer Engineers and industry a range of opportunities to engage with Humanitarian Engineering initiatives.
Check out the range of projects and sponsor opportunities on this website!
For more information on Engineers Australia's program for 2011 visit the Make It So website.
Source: Dreamcatchercomp.com.au
