The Rope Pump comes to Trafalgar Square

Good news! My bursary application for my personal expenses from the Institute of Mechanical Engineers and Bristol's Knowlson Trust has been successful. The student development engineering charity Engineers Without Borders (EWB) have asked for further details regarding my bursary application with them, but my chances look promising.

The World Water Day in Trafalgar Square was very interesting. The rope pump proved to be very popular with passing families, despite the apocalyptic weather! The guys from Zimbabwe made it along too, and seemed impressed with the pump Ben and I had built. They invited me to visit their workshop in southern Malawi this summer, which should be a very valuable experience.

I also recently met a graduate of Bristol University at an EWB research conference who will be spending 6 months this year in South Africa on a project, working at introducing the rope pump over there. It looks like we will be able to share a lot of useful information and experiences.

Cai