42 | How do engineers work with communities to solve water challenges? | Podcasthon 2026

This special episode of Our Water Connection is part of Podcasthon, a global movement where podcasters spotlight organisations working to make the world better.To mark the occasion, we’re exploring the work of Engineers Without Borders Australia, an organisation that shows engineering is not just about technical solutions, but about people, partnerships, and long-term impact.We are joined by Jack Nugent, Senior Manager for International Engineering Programs at EWB, and Meg Cummins, a water engineer at Aurecon who spent a year volunteering in Cambodia.Together we discuss:What Engineers Without Borders doesWhy community-led engineering mattersWater and sanitation challenges across the Asia–PacificWhat volunteering can teach young engineersWhat the water sector can learn from humanitarian engineeringWe explored what it really means to engineer with communities rather than for them, and how humanitarian engineering experiences can reshape our thinking about water, development, and the role of engineers in society. This conversation is about listening, collaboration, and designing solutions that truly last.Get involvedInterested in supporting or learning more about Engineers Without Borders?Visit: https://www.ewb.org.auThere are many ways to get involved, from volunteering and joining local chapters to supporting their programs.Send us a message!🎧 Tune in now and stay curious about water! 🌊#OurWaterConnection #WaterCuriosity #WaterManagement #KnowledgeSharing #WaterProfessionals #WaterLiteracyFollow us:👉 LinkedIn 👉 YouTubeIntro/Outro music credit to Leva