In the heart of Peru’s Amazon Rainforest, nestled at the headwaters of the mighty Amazon River, lies the vibrant community of Mariscal Castilla. Several years ago, a transformative partnership with EWB-USA’s dedicated Central Houston Professional Chapter changed their lives. Before Read more
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American Chemistry Council Contributes Over $1 Million in Funding and Materials to Uplift Underserved Communities and Advance US Infrastructure.
America’s Plastic Makers® Contribute Resources to Uplift Underserved Communities and Advance US Infrastructure Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA) is pleased to announce a new collaboration with America’s Plastic Makers, represented by the Plastics Division of the American Chemistry Council (ACC), Read more
Protect What’s Important During National Make-A-Will Month
August is National Make-A-Will Month. Believe it or not, only about 30% of people have a will in place. Many people think that wills are only needed if you have a lot of money, property, or if you have young Read more
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Rivers of Resilience: Payorote’s Journey with Engineers Without Borders USA and Amazon Promise
Rivers of Resilience: Payorote’s Journey with Engineers Without Borders USA and Amazon Promise Engineers Without Borders USA and the resilient community of Payorote have forged an extraordinary partnership, a beacon of hope amidst the challenges of life on the banks Read more
The Foxburg, PA Project: Rebuilding Roads To Resilience
The Foxburg, PA Project: Rebuilding Roads To Resilience In Foxburg, PA, a community faced a daunting challenge: a dilapidated road posing safety hazards and potential damage to homes. This community was able to access a grant to upgrade the road, Read more
Partnership Spotlight: The Community Engineering Corps and Nalwoodi Denzhone Community
Often, when we contemplate the term “infrastructure” we associate the word with structures like roads and bridges, but the impact of infrastructure on communities goes far beyond that. This Thanksgiving, we would like to reflect on the ways food security, Read more
Lead Engineer Gerard Dalziel Discusses Public Health on World Toilet Day
As the Chief Engineer at Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA), I am genuinely excited to share my passion for a topic that may not be a common dinner table conversation, but is undoubtedly a game-changer in the realm of public Read more
In Remembrance of David Sacco
It is with heavy hearts that Engineers Without Borders USA extends its deepest condolences on the passing of David Sacco, a longtime volunteer and a cherished member of the EWB-USA family. With an unwavering dedication and a heart full of mentorship, Dave leaves behind a legacy that will forever resonate with our organization. Read more
Miami University Student and Engineers Without Borders USA Volunteer Recognized as Outstanding Student Leader
In a recent interview, Nathan Ashbrook, a junior at Miami University, shared his remarkable journey with Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA) and the transformative impact the organization has had on his life. Nathan, majoring in Mechanical Engineering, discovered EWB-USA during Read more
Transforming Water Access in El Llanito, Nicaragua: A Journey of Challenges and Progress
After months of meticulous planning and fundraising, the San Francisco Professional Chapter brought significant improvements to the water system in the village of El Llanito, Nicaragua. Located in the hills of Nicaragua, approximately two hours northeast of Managua, El Llanito Read more
From Rescuing Lives to Shaping Careers: Megan’s Story of Perseverance- Megan Lewis Taylor
In August 2010, I was stationed at the United States Coast Guard Small Boat Station in Michigan. A distress call came in for me to respond to an unknown number of swimmers in distress in Middle Bay, Michigan. The seas Read more
The Nyansakia Project: A Tale of Determination and Resilience in Engineering- Emily Schabert
Emily, along with a group of passionate individuals, embarked on a remarkable journey during her freshman year at the University of Minnesota Duluth. In 2017, they formed a chapter of Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA), with a small team of Read more