Our Ventures
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EWB UBC has 4 ventures with varying focus, mission and vision.
Youth Venture
Youth Venture strives to change how education is presented within our community around the Greater Vancouver area and expose students to real-world situations. Try to bring alternative perspectives to teachers and students to shape their views on engineering and the university experience and give students the pathways to put ideas into action. In Youth Venture, members are able to gain knowledge about sustainability and education practices while having the opportunity to work on their presentation and public speaking skills.
Engi-YOU Wellness
Engi-YOU Wellness seeks to empower individuals to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by promoting physical fitness, mental well-being and emotional development. We are investing in undergraduate engineering students, future professional engineers, consultants and entrepreneurs who are committed to innovative engineering solutions that protect the planet and enhance various sectors for current and future generations.
Smoke Free Homes
Smoke-Free Homes raise awareness about the adverse consequences of open-fire
cooking in rural Guatemala. Additionally, gathering funds for the project through sponsorships, donations, and event fundraising. Currently, collaborating with
Rotary Club East Guatemala to develop a sustainable business model to provide families with access to eco-stoves without relying on support from external organizations. The design team strives to improve the current Eco-Stove model using the engineering design process through input from Guatemalan stakeholders, lab testing, and design modifications. The long-term goal of adoption of their stove by Guatemalan families by designing a stove that fits their needs and cultural background, while working with members of the community to achieve this.
ACCESS
ACCESS, which stands for Advancing Cervical Cancer Education and Screening in Sub-Saharan Africa, is dedicated to tackling the pressing public health issue of cervical cancer in sub-Saharan Africa, where the prevalence of this disease is highest. We believe that resourceful engineering solutions and community engagement come hand in hand in improving accessibility to cervical cancer screening technologies, ultimately contributing to the reduction of cervical cancer incidence and mortality rates.