Josh Macabuag in Jozini

Josh Macabuag has travelled to Jozini, South Africa, where he will be working with the charity Engineers Without Borders (EWB) to build a much needed sports facility.

About the organization

While in Jozini, Josh will be working with Engineers Without Borders, an internationally based NGO, with operations in more than 35 countries. Through implementing sustainable building projects the organization aims to create a world where all people have access to the knowledge and resources with which to meet their basic human needs. Its actions address such areas as water supply and sanitation, food production and processing, housing and construction, energy, transportation and communication, income generation, and employment creation.

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Video: Water hammer
Video: Water hammer

Josh visits a community that is using a ram pump to deliver water. The system has no running costs and does not use fossil fuels. The water hammer also requires very little maintenance.

Video: Using sport for change
Video: Using sport for change

Josh investigates whether the sports academy will be useful for the poverty-stricken children of Jozini.

Video: Sports and tourism
Video: Sports and tourism

Josh explains how the sports academy in South Africa will work. Not only is it to be a boarding school for outstanding young athletes, but it will also offer accommodation for visiting tourists and traveling teams.

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