Description/achievement of initiative
UCL Engineering for International Development aims to promote sustainability and the development of disadvantaged communities by providing international projects for students to participate in, as well as cross border knowledge sharing. This consequently raises awareness of the need for technical experts and driven professionals to help create a more sustainable world and the role they can play in helping to improve the lives of others whose basic needs are not sufficiently met. These opportunities also help our future generations and change makers remain conscious of these needs and how their skills can be transferred into achieving them.
Implementation methodologies
UCL EfID seeks reputable partners across the globe to collaborate with and create projects for students to travel overseas and work on. We also manage the full project lifecycle with students from advertising opportunities through to post project reviews. EfID provides financial funding for students, along with contributions from the partner.
Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer
Blogs, videos, seminars, pre/post travel training and workshops e.g pitching and presenting your experience, cultural awareness.
Coordination mechanisms/governance structure
This hub is funded, supported and driven through the Faculty of Engineering at UCL.
Partner(s)
UNICEF, Global Nomadic, Engineers Without Borders, Project Everest, Bridges to Prosperity, Global Water Brigades, BBOXX, Royal Academy of Engineering, UCL Engineering.