How does EWB select projects or partners?
For our work to produce sustainable solutions and bring about the desired impacts overseas, selecting projects on which to work and partners with whom we work is critical. We evaluate all potential projects and partner organisations ourselves. We currently have five permanent overseas staff as well as two contract junior fellow support staff who divide their time between evaluating and establishing partners and supporting volunteers. We select projects that are sustainable and meet the local populations’ needs, and we select organisations that are experienced and knowledgeable about the local community and the socio-economic and political environment. The defining criteria for any partnership is the value that EWB can add to the organisation and the impact this will have in both the short and long term on the capacity of the partner and the quality of services being provided to the end user.
For our work to produce sustainable solutions and bring about desired impacts overseas, the EWB National Office and the Overseas Development staff work together in selecting the projects and partners with whom we work. We currently have 9 permanent overseas staff, as well as two contract junior fellow support staff who divide their time between evaluating and establishing partners and supporting volunteers working with our existing partners. We select projects that are sustainable and meet the local population’s needs; and we select organisations that are experienced and knowledgeable about the local community and the socio-economic and political environment. The defining criteria for any partnership is the value that EWB can add to the organisation and the impact this will have in both the short and long term on the capacity of the partner and the quality of services being provided to the end user.
