We are thrilled to announce that the board of the WOT has been awarded the “best part-time board of the year 2023” This price was awarded at the MTAD award, the event with which the student union of the university of Twente aims to thank…
What is the WOT?
The WOT is a student organization with a passion for technology and development. We test and design extremely affordable technologies for use in developing countries.
A water pump for €20 and €10 for an irrigation system? We develop it. Join us!
Looking for an internship for the minor Crossing Borders, your final thesis or just to gain experience in a developing country? Contact us!
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Intro activities 2023 - August 30th, 2023 No Comments
The WOT is hosting introduction activities every Wednesday and Thursday throughout the month of September.Yes, that is a lot of intro activities.The intro activities are easy to follow and well prepared, you need no prior knowledge and can come by to have a look what…
UNDP rotary swivel - December 30th, 2022 2 Comments
In 2022 a technician from the UNDP got in contact with us after seeing our rotary jetting video (showing Menno’s small rotary jetting rig, powered by a corded drill). This technician wanted to buy a swivel from us to be able to make this small…
Working weekend 8 and 9 October - November 6th, 2022 No Comments
During this incredibly productive weekend in October, a group of dedicated members came together to work on numerous projects, repairs and improvements. A list of projects including an EMAS cistern and a new electrical system for the Kiwanda was prepared beforehand as to allow the…
Intro activities 2022 - August 29th, 2022 No Comments
The WOT is hosting introduction activities every Wednesday and Thursday throughout the month of September.Yes, that is a lot of intro activities.The intro activites are easy to follow and well prepared, you need no prior knowledge and can come by to have a look what…
Wotters in Kenya - June 1st, 2022 No Comments
A few months ago, two organisations specialized in well drilling training, invited the WOT to join them in Kenya. They wished to reach more people through a YouTube video of the drilling and training process. Two members of the WOT accepted this challenge and travelled…
Working weekend 1st and 2nd of April - April 27th, 2022 No Comments
After a long winter we’ve organised our first working weekend of the year! With joint efforts, the main goal was to drill a well at the back of the terrain for the new ‘Umoya’ test-setup that will use the earlier posted ‘new gearbox design’ by…
Youtube Video – Testing “Free Energy Water Pump” - January 9th, 2022 3 Comments
A new youtube video has been published on our youtube channel. The youtube channel ‘Learn for Life’ has posted multiple videos on a “free energy water pump’. Because we were sceptical whether this pump works or whether the video is fake we decided to build…
Plastic recycling projects – progress - November 17th, 2021 No Comments
Since last year, the WOT has been in contact with HGI, an organisation that focuses on solving the plastic waste problem on small islands in the Moluccas. Several projects have been worked on since then. Shredder First of all a shredder has been made. Most…
