List of Trips
- Dec-Jan 2004-05 - Initial Site Assessment
- Feb-Mar 2006 - Phase I Implementation Trip
- Dec-Jan 2006-07 - Phase II Implementation Trip
- Summer 2008 - Phase III Implementation Trip
- Summer 2009 - Phase IV Implementation Trip
- Dec-Jan 2009-10 - Pipeline Assessment Trip
- Summer 2010 - Phase V Implementation Trip
- Summer 2011 - Phase VI Implementation Trip
- Winter 2011 - Assessment Trip II
- Summer 2012 - Phase VII Implementation Trip
Note: This section is intended to provide links for quick reference. Add additional information and such to the "overview" section below or the individual trip pages.
Founding and Evolution
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How did EWB at MSU get started? A request from Kenya came through Ronald's project request to Engineers Without Borders. Here is Ronald's request.
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The history of EWBMSU's projects in chart format can be seen here.
Overview
Dec-Jan 2004-05 - Initial Site Assessment
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Feb-Mar 2006 - Phase I Implementation Trip
Installed the well at Shirali.
Dec-Jan 2006-07 - Phase II Implementation Trip
Installed the well at Munyanza, constructed the first composting latrine at Shirali and filmed The Water Carriers.
Summer 2008 - Phase III Implementation Trip
Installed wells at Emwaniro, Ikomero and Ebuhonga, constructed a second composting latrine at Shirali and conducted household water surveys.
Summer 2009 - Phase IV Implementation Trip
Constructed a Biogas Latrine at Shirali, installed a well at Mwisena, built composting latrines at Mwisena and Ekatsombero, conducted further household water use surveys and began assessment work for the MEM Pipeline Project.
Dec-Jan 2009-10 - Pipeline Assessment Trip
Conducted technical assessment and preliminary social work for the MEM Pipeline Project.
Summer 2010 - Phase V Implementation Trip
Installed the Elwangale borehole, constructed large composting latrines at Elwangale and Ebushibungo, continued work on the MEM Pipeline Project, continued to work at Ekatsombero and evaluated the success of past projects.
Summer 2011 - Phase VI Implementation Trip
Installed large composting latrines at Emwiru, Mushikongolo, Mushiangubu and Ebukwala. Constructed Phase I of the MEM Pipeline Project and began implementation of a rainwater catchment system at Ekatsombero.