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
Lessons Learned
Surprising Impacts: Learning and Improving in Nicaragua
Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA) is committed to ongoing learning. Our programs evolve as we gain new perspectives, which allows us to better serve the communities where we work. One way we continue to learn and evolve is through our 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
Volunteer Voices: Sustainability and Community in Dominican Republic
Dipti Jasrasaria from the Engineers Without Borders USA Harvard University Chapter (EWB-USA Harvard) shares her insight on sustainable projects based on her Chapter’s work in the Dominican Republic. What is a Sustainable Project? EWB-USA puts a strong emphasis on sustainability, Read more
Water Project Inspires the Next Generation of Engineers in Kenya
“We are eager to become engineers so that at one time we will be the ones to change our environment and the entire environment at large.” These are the words in a handwritten letter from a student at Muchebe Primary Read more
Community-Driven Projects Deliver Greater Impact and Sustainability
EWB-USA member Eric Dietrich poses important questions about community-driven development from his experience with the EWB-USA Montana State University Chapter. by Eric Dietrich How do you know whether your Chapter and your partners built a truly community-driven project? This is Read more
Solution to Manage Waste and Environmental Concerns Creates Ripple Effects Throughout Honduras
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. It’s the mantra echoed in the 2,000-person community of Candelaria, Honduras. This area is home to eco-minded residents who are determined to protect their land. Candelaria’s environmental story starts in the mid-1990s. That’s when plastics and disposable Read more