Engineers play a vital role in responding to Humanitarian Emergencies. Whether in Haiti, East Africa, Japan or central Europe provision of shelter, water, sanitation, communication and energy infrastructure is critical in the immediate aftermath of disasters. Appropriate technology, used effectively, can save countless lives and create a platform for rebuilding communities.
This seminar will present examples of where Engineers and technical graduates are working in Humanitarian Assistance. It will highlight work being done in the provision of Water and Sanitation as well as Telecommunications and Geo Spatial technologies. We will hear from NGOs, private consultancies, state agencies and academics, and discuss the opportunities and challenges of Engineering in Humanitarian emergencies.
This seminar will be of interest to you if you are interested in working as an Engineer in Humanitarian Assistance or in studying in this field. This is also an opportunity to hear how Engineers are overcoming technical challenges in difficult operational circumstance and to celebrate the technical work of Irish NGOs.
We would also like to use the seminar to nurture opportunities for collaboration between Engineers involved in Global Development from the private sector, the International NGOs, Bilateral and Multilateral Aid Agencies and Academia
Who should come along?
- Engineers based in the Region with an interest in Overseas Development
- Programme Engineers and Technical Staff in Irish NGOs.
- Engineers and Technical Staff involved in Overseas Aid in the Defence Forces and Irish Aid.
- Academics involved in technical dimension of Global Development and Humanitarian Assistance.
- Technical and Engineering Students with a particular interest in Development.
- Engineers and consultancies operating in Development and Humanitarian Assistance.
The seminar is being jointly hosted by the Limerick Institute of Technology (Tipperary School) and Engineers Ireland (Thomond Branch).