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
International Development
Stronger Together: Critical Partnerships Build Resilience in the Face of Disaster
In a world where natural disasters can hit without warning, the importance of preparedness cannot be overstated. At Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA), we understand that being ready and resilient is crucial in mitigating the harmful impacts of these calamities. Read more
EWB-USA Takes Action in Response to Climate Change
Climate change is a pressing global challenge that is becoming more urgent and visible each day. EWB-USA’s vision can only be achieved by incorporating climate change thinking into the work we do and our own operations. Read more
Brewing Good: Coffee Processing Invigorates Nicaraguan Communities
For the 150 families residing in the mountainside town of Tierra Nueva in northern Nicaragua, coffee offers a path out of poverty. Coffee is Nicaragua’s most important crop due to its economic, social, and environmental impacts. But 50 percent of Read more
Solar Lights Brighten Lives in Nepal
Note: this post was originally published by UN Refugee Agency’s (UNHCR) Deepesh Das Shrestha in Spotlight Magazine. As the sun goes down, 21-year-old Phanindra Ghimire, a local resident of Damak, Nepal, walks past a gravel road and checks the battery Read more
Feats of Service – Showcasing Stories of EWB-USA Volunteers
Everyone who volunteers is motivated by different purposes. Some volunteer to help others less fortunate, some to gain leadership skills, and some to foster new friendships. There is a place for everyone in Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA). We offer Read more
Stories From the Field: Bridging Together Communities in Guatemala
Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA) began working in the Joyabaj municipality of Guatemala in 2005. EWB-USA Fellows Benjamin Cook and Kerry Drake give a firsthand account of the logistics required to complete a vehicle bridge that serves 20,000 people in Read more
From an Impossible Choice to an Inspirational Success in Peru
People in La Pitajaya, Peru had two choices: they could drink from their local water supply, which contained high levels of heavy metals and toxins, or they could travel two hours to get clean water from neighboring towns. It’s a Read more
Community Engagement: What it is and Why it Matters
The fact is simple: There is no “one-size-fits-all” solution for addressing a community’s water, sanitation or other basic needs. A water supply solution for one community in Kenya can look drastically different than a water supply solution for another community Read more