Short Summary

Seattle University’s Engineers for a Sustainable World (SU-ESW) strives to implement environmentally and economically sustainable engineering projects, while involving and training responsible engineering students and professionals. We believe that the key to project sustainability is a strong partnership with the local community. In December 2013, SU-ESW traveled to Huai San, a village in the Chiang Mai district of Thailand. This particular area of Thailand, close to the border of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, has been greatly impacted by drug trafficking. For example, farmers are often forced to carry drugs and ammunition at the front of 'caravans'.  These farmers are often the first to step on land mines or to be shot which results in their children becoming orphaned. 

What We Need & The Impact

SU-ESW sent a team of six students and two professionals to assess the site for a new dormitory for 45 orphans. The proposed design includes a two story, 20 x 14 feet building and a retaining wall. We hope to begin construction by mid-June before the rainy season hits with full force. Thanks to one generous donor, we have already begun construction of the building's foundation.

The complete implementation of the dormitory project depends on raising adequate funding. We need to raise $20,000 for materials and labor. Please help us!

Other Ways You Can Help

• Whether it's $5 or $500, you are engineering a change!

• Help us spread the word on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn

• Contact us at hardyj@seattleu.edu to learn more about how you can get involved