Engineers Against Poverty (EAP) works with industry, government and civil society to fight poverty and promote sustainable development. We influence corporate and public policy and help develop practical solutions aimed at creating jobs, promoting enterprise development and improving education and training.

World Petroleum Congress

Engineers Against Poverty’s partnership with AMEC is one of twelve leading social responsibility initiatives being showcased at the World Petroleum Congress in Madrid June 30th – July 3rd. The Social Responsibility "Global Village" will showcase “the oil and gas industry's commitment to social, community and environmental initiatives worldwide”.

For more information of the Social Responsibility Global Village

For more information about EAP’s work in the extractive industries

2008 Kilimanjaro Trek

Want to do something amazing? Up for a physical challenge? Committed to Engineers Against Poverty's work and want to make a difference? EAP is organising an experience of a life time, a breathtaking 11 day exclusive trek to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania from December 3 - 13 2008.

Alternatively, there will be an open trek on October 17-26 2008

Click here for further information

The UK Anti Corruption Forum will hold a one day Anti-Corruption Workshop in London on 17th October 2008.

The workshop will be divided into four consecutive sessions:

1. Gifts, hospitality and facilitation payments
2. Due diligence
3. Internal monitoring and whistle blowing
4. Crisis management

Each session will commence with a panel discussion on the topic. The topic will then be thrown open for floor discussion. The purpose of the Workshop will be to exchange ideas on how best to deal at corporate level with some of the key challenges in this area. The Workshop will be held under the Chatham House Rule to enable free exchange of ideas and experiences. For further details, see programme and registration form.