Events

Are you a plastic recycling expert? Either from a technical, creative, business or system perspective? And would you like to support EcoBrixs in achieving their mission of creating a closed loop plastics system in Kigambi (Uganda)? Then we are looking for you!

To set up this closed plastics loop system, EcoBrixs faces several technical challenges and thus requested support from us, EWB-NL. In order to address these challenges, we are looking for passionate participants with relevant expertise and/or experience in plastics recycling to collaborate during a mini-project.

Watch this 5 minute introduction by EcoBrixs:

The Challenges:

EcoBrixs needs technical support for three different topics:

Why These Challenges?

The goal of this event is that you and your team come up with possible solutions and to analyze their possibilities and constraints. This will help us to define the direction and scope of our long-term collaboration with EcoBrixs.

Timeline:

Registration: 

We aim to form mixed teams, with participants located in NL and Uganda, and with relevant expertise. In the week before the challenge, we will let you know if you are accepted and in which team.

Update: Registration has been closed. If you still want to join contact t.vaendel@ewbnl.org

Why join?

• support EcoBrixs with your expertise and knowledge in achieving their mission
• broaden your network and meet like-minded people
• get inspired by the challenges and possibilities in a different context and environment
• by donating your time, you will exactly know what cause you are supporting
• get to know EWB-NL

Spread the word and invite other plastic recycling experts & enthusiasts!

In case you have any questions, please reach out to:
Tessa Vaendel (t.vaendel[at]ewbnl.org) or Suzanne van der Velde (s.vandervelde[at]ewbnl.org)

Do you want to know more about EWB-NL and our new vacancies? Then join us for our Meet-and-Greet!
For this special edition we are going to present the backbone of our organization: our operational teams! This is the best chance for sympatizers and new volunteers to understand how we operate.
We are organizing a very interactive session, so keep an eye on this space to discover the final program for the event.

COVID19 UPDATE: The event will be organized following the latest guidelines to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all participants.
Generally, the EWB Meet&Greet includes:

1. 19.00-19.15 – Introducing EWB: Are you curious to know more about EWB in the Netherlands? Do you want to know about vacancies and meet volunteers? During this ice breaker you will find many current EWB volunteers willing to pitch their roles and current vacancies!
2. From 19.15 – Project updates, Team updates, Events updates, and much more! The specific program for this Meet-and-Greet will be announced soon in our Facebook page.
3. Of course the night is not complete without socializing time with your EWB fellows.

If you have any questions/suggestions or like to share an update during this Meet & Greet, please send an e-mail to events@ewbnl.org

The Meet-and-Greet is a great opportunity for EWB-NL members to learn more about ongoing projects, expand their connections and have a chat with other members. Also, it is a great chance for new interested people to get to know more about EWB-NL and vacancies. The Meet-and-Greet takes place in Rotterdam four times per year.

COVID19 UPDATE: Due to current situation, EWB-NL decided to host this event online. Please follow our Facebook page to receive the last news about the event!

Generally, the EWB Meet&Greet includes:

1. 19.00-19.30 – An introduction about EWB: Are you curious to know more about EWB in the Netherlands? Do you want to know about vacancies and meet volunteers? The first half an hour is the best time for you. Current members are welcome to also join earlier and pitch open positions in their teams.
2. From 19.30 – Project updates:  (for example the teams share insights from field trips, present project results or introduce a new project) and other relevant updates (such as upcoming activities and what the EWB board and support teams are working on). The program for this Meet-and-Greet will be announced soon in our Facebook page.
3. Of course the night is not complete without socializing time with your EWB fellows.

If you have any questions/suggestions or like to share an update during this Meet & Greet, please send an e-mail to events@ewbnl.org

Join us for the very first knowledge sharing summit on the subject of “Future of Drinking Water”

Half-day – 5 speakers – 4 project solutions

The Meet&Greet is a great opportunity for EWB-NL members to learn more about ongoing projects, expand their connections and have a chat with other members. Also, it is a great chance for new interested people to get to know more about EWB-NL and vacancies. The Meet&Greet takes place every 3 months in Rotterdam and every 6 months in Eindhoven.

Generally, the EWB Meet&Greet includes:

1. 19.00-19.30 – An introduction about EWB: Are you curious to know more about EWB in the Netherlands? Do you want to know about vacancies and meet volunteers? The first half an hour is the best time for you. Current members are welcome to also join earlier and pitch open positions in their teams or just to get a drink.
2. From 19.30 – Project updates (for example the teams share insights from field trips, present project results or introduce a new project) and other relevant updates (such as upcoming activities and what the EWB board and support teams are working on). Please feel free to share updates about your experiences and bring new ideas. The program for this Meet&Greet will be announced soon!
3. Drinks! Of course the night is not complete without socializing time with your EWB fellows.

Location:
The event takes place at the CIC Venture Café, this is located at the 4th floor of Groothandelsgebouw which is next to Rotterdam Central Station (Stationsplein 45, Rotterdam).

If you have any questions/suggestions or like to share an update during this Meet&Greet, please send an e-mail to events@ewbnl.org