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Podcast: waterloop
Episode: #203: From Engineers To Volunteers
Description: There's an urgent need for assistance with water and sanitation in the United States, where 2 million people lack access to basic services. In this episode, Boris Martin, CEO of Engineers Without Borders USA, delves into the challenges faced by underserved communities, particularly when it comes to accessing funds. Boris talks about the transformation of 14,000 engineers into volunteers, many of whom help in the U.S. through the Community Engineering Corps. The volunteer engineers engage with communities, conduct needs assessments, and produce reports to secure financial resources.Boris also shares insights into the growing...