Material Matters – Natural Materials in Building Construction, After Work seminar with ASF Sweden, May 21st

We are happy to invite you, together with the local Stockholm chapter of ASF (Arkitekter Utan Gränser), to an upcoming after-work event in Stockholm at 17:30. The seminar will explore the use of natural materials in building construction. One of the speakers is Raine Isaksson, a well-known expert from EWB-WWE. The event will take place both in person at White’s office in Stockholm and online via Zoom. Please see the attached invitation for further details.

The invitation from ASF:

The local Stockholm chapter of ASF (Arkitekter Utan Gränser) is thrilled to invite you to our upcoming after-work! This time, we’ll explore the use of natural materials in building construction and how they can contribute to more sustainable, resilient, and meaningful architecture. Join us for an inspiring evening of ideas, discussions, and mingling with like-minded peers. The event is in collaboration with Engineers Without Borders Sweden

Date and time: May 21 at 17.30
Location: White Arkitekter, Östgötagatan 100,116 92 Stockholm & Online
Zoom link: https://whitearkitekter.zoom.us/j/82787851860

Program
17.30- Welcome and mingle
18.00 - ASF presentation
18:10- Reflections from the Econef project in Tanzania by Carolina Wikström
18:35- Presentation on Understanding building sustainability in the Global South - discussing the roles of architects and the limitations of bio-based materials by Raine Isaksson
19:00- Presentation on natural materials in building construction by Johan Jönsson
19.25- Q&A and Discussion
19.40- Mingle

Registration is not required for attending the event. For participants attending in person we will have alcohol-free drinks and snacks.

Our Annual Report is here!

Explore our year in review — flip through the impact! We're proud to share the new EWB-SWE Annual Report 2024, centred around the theme "Sustainable Engineering for Lasting Change."

This year’s report reflects our continued efforts to drive sustainable development through engineering — from clean water access and inclusive education to resilient infrastructure and knowledge sharing. Discover how our community of volunteers, partners, and local collaborators made a real difference — and what lasting impact looks like in practice.

📖 Flip through the full report here >>

New in Our Annual Report: Impact Pages

To better reflect the results of our work, this year’s annual report includes a new feature to help highlight outcomes from some of our larger projects, illustrating how engineering solutions can support long-term, sustainable development.

We invite you to explore our visual impact graphics below, where we showcase progress from two of our international initiatives. These stories represent just a part of the collective effort driving change through collaboration, curiosity, and commitment.

Join Us for the EWB-SWE Missing Maps Mapathon!

Mark your calendars! On 13 May at 18:00, we are hosting our Missing Maps Mapathon, where you can help put vulnerable communities on the map!

Twice a year, we come together to contribute to humanitarian mapping efforts, ensuring that people in crisis-prone areas are not invisible to those who can help them. No experience is needed—we’ll guide you through the process.

Why join?

✔️ Support humanitarian organisations in their response efforts

✔️ Learn how to contribute to open-source mapping

✔️ Connect with like-minded volunteers

Want to know more about the Missing Maps initiative? Visit: www.missingmaps.org

Read more about the impact of last mapathon in November.

We look forward to mapping with you! 🚀

LINK TO SIGN-UP PAGE

https://events.humanitix.com/ewb-swe-missing-maps-mapathon

Welcome to EWB-SWE Annual Meeting & Members’ Day 2025

This year’s Annual Meeting & Members’ Day will be held April 26-27 2025. Engineers Without Borders Sweden is pleased to welcome all members to our Annual Meeting & Members’ Day 2025 on April 26-27. The event is open to all EWB-SWE  members. The Annual Meeting is a great chance to make your voice heard and influence EWB-SWE´s future by submitting a motion and voting on issues raised during the meeting. During these two days, you will also have the opportunity to learn more about ongoing projects and programs, as well as recent developments. 

Members’ Day
Starting: April 26 at 11:00.
Ending: April 27 by 13:00.
Venue: Urban Garden Zinkensdamm Hotel & Hostel, Zinkens Väg 20, Södermalm, Stockholm.
Programme: Please see the programme for the Members’ Day further down on this page >>

Annual Meeting
Date: April 26
Time: 13:00-14:30
Venue: Urban Garden Zinkensdamm Hotel & Hostel, Zinkens Väg 20, Södermalm, Stockholm.
Online participation: Yes, please sign up here below.

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Members’ Day Programme

Saturday April 26, 2025

11:00 Registration and check-in, from 11:00

12:00 Welcome lunch, at Zinkensdamm Urban Garden (1 h)

13:00 Annual Meeting, (1.5 h)

• Please see the agenda here!

• It is possible to follow the meeting online through this link.

• Please note the following deadlines: Proposals to be presented at the Annual Meeting is April 10th, 2025. Nominations for candidates for the EWB-SWE Board is open until March 31st. The election committee can be reached by email to election.committee@ewb-swe.org

14.30 Afternoon fika (0.5 h)

15:00 Afternoon session (3 h)*

• Update from our Secretariat

• Launch of our new National Professional Group

• Presentations from our Local Student Groups: Chalmers, Lund, Luleå, KTH, Linköping , Uppsala

• Short brake

• Presentations from our Competence Groups: Construction; Digitalization; Energy & Waste; Sustainable Food; WASH, Partnership Assessment; Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL).

18:00 Closing remarks. Free time (1 h)

19:00 Mingle (1 h)

20:00 Dinner, at self cost price

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Sunday April 27, 2025

8:00-10:00 Breakfast is served at the Urban Garden Zinkensdamm Hostel Breakfast Room

• Check out

• Free time

10:00 Morning session and workshops (3 h)

Workshops with our Competence Groups, Local Student Groups and the Board on:

• Thoughts and ideas from the presentations yesterday 

• Ideas on how to strengthen cooperation within the organisation

13:00 End of EWB-SWE two-day Annual Meeting and workshops

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Booking of accommodation

In order to book accommodation please e-mail our booking contact Yvonne at yvonne@zinkensdamm.com 

Please mention that you are participating in EWB-SWE event on April 26-27, and state if you are part of a "Local group" or a "Competence Group." 

Rooms with shared shower and WC (in the corridor), for 2-4 persons/per room: 450 SEK (per person)

Rooms with with shower and WC, for 1-2 per person: 790 SEK (per person) (for single rooms there might be an additional fee). 

Please note that you need to bring your own sheets, but it is possible to rent from the hostel. Just ask when booking.

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Deadlines for booking

Last day to register for the Annual Meeting & Member's Day, and for booking of accommodation, is Sunday, 23rd of March.

If you are unable to meet that deadline, but wish to sign-up for the meeting, please email communication@ewb-swe.org

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Sign-up here!

Sessions: Please sign up for attendance for both the Annual Meting session and the Dinner session on Saturday, and for the Workshop session on Sunday. In case you cannot participate in all sessions, please only select the sessions where you will be able to participate. 

It is also possible to attend the Annual Meeting online. Please sign upp with the link to the right.

Attend the Annual Meeting online

Attend one or both days in Stockholm

Celebrating World Engineering Day 2025: Building a Sustainable Future Through Engineering

Today, March 4, 2025, we join the global community in celebrating World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development. This annual event, established by UNESCO in 2019, highlights the role of engineering in achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This year's theme, "Shaping Our Sustainable Future Through Engineering," focuses on how engineers contribute to a more sustainable and resilient world.

Why World Engineering Day Matters

World Engineering Day is more than a celebration—it is a reminder of how engineering helps solve global challenges. From providing clean water and energy to designing disaster-resilient infrastructure, engineers play a key role in improving lives and making communities stronger.

Global Events and Activities

A range of events and initiatives are happening worldwide to mark the occasion:

• UNESCO Headquarters, Paris – An official event discussing engineering's role in sustainable development, featuring experts and leaders.
  Learn more

• Virtual Conference & Exhibition (April 26 – May 2, 2025) – A global platform showcasing engineering innovations for sustainability through discussions, workshops, and exhibitions.
  Join here

• World Engineering Day Hackathon 2025 – Participants tackled real-world issues like climate resilience, housing infrastructure, and digital empowerment for women. The top 15 entries feature innovative solutions from across the globe.
  See the finalists

How You Can Get Involved

• Explore Events – Find and join events worldwide by visiting the official World Engineering Day website.

• Join the Conversation – Share your thoughts on sustainable engineering using #WorldEngineeringDay on social media.

• Inspire Future Engineers – Encourage young people to consider careers in engineering by sharing stories of its impact on sustainable development.

Our Commitment

At Engineers Without Borders Sweden, we are committed to using engineering to build a sustainable and fair future. Through initiatives like Engineer2Engineer, Inspire Youth, and The Reflective Engineer, we promote curiosity, equality, inclusivity, and sustainability in all our work.

This World Engineering Day, let’s celebrate the achievements of engineers everywhere and continue working towards a more sustainable world.

📌 For more information on World Engineering Day events, visit worldengineeringday.net.

Learn more here

Enjoy and be inspired by this year’s winners of the WED Hackathon

Great video from WED 2023