EWB Denmark Welcomes New Secretary-General, Peter Horne Zartsdahl

Engineers Without Borders Denmark (EWB-Denmark) has appointed Peter Horne Zartsdahl as its new Secretary-General. With a wealth of experience in international development, Peter is set to lead the organization towards expanding its project countries and partnership networks in East and West Africa.

Under his leadership, EWB-Denmark aims to create sustainable and long-term solutions in collaboration with skilled Danish volunteers and partners in the Global South. In 2023, the organization reached over 140,000 people, providing technical support and capacity building in local communities.

Peter joins EWB-Denmark after a four-year assignment with the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where he led an international advisory team in Nairobi, overseeing projects across ten countries on the Horn of Africa. His previous roles include working for the United Nations in South Sudan, coordinating national civil assistance, and researching the EU’s common foreign and security policy in Africa. He holds degrees in Global Politics from Roskilde University and African Studies from the University of Copenhagen.

With 200 volunteers and 1,500 members, EWB-Denmark is poised to benefit from Peter’s approach to clear prioritization, engagement, and targeted communication. Erland Stubkjær Christensen, Vice-Chairman of Engineers Without Borders, expressed his enthusiasm for Peter’s leadership: “With his deep understanding of international development, technical capacity building, and consultancy, Peter is a tremendous asset to EWB. We have a strong foundation, but are eager to further execute our strategy under his guidance. I look forward to our collaboration.”

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