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
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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
Mariscal Castilla: The Cascading Benefits of Clean Water
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
Register for the EWB-USA Conference!
You’re invited to the Engineers Without Borders USA 2023 Conference, in Reno, Nevada November 9-11. This year’s conference promises to be an unforgettable experience, filled with exciting activities and opportunities to connect with volunteers, staff, and partners from around the 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
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
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
“What’s in My Backyard?” – How an Abandoned Golf Course Became an Urban Farm
In celebration of its fifth anniversary, the Community Engineering Corps (CECorps) and its alliance partners, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and the American Water Works Association (AWWA) launched “What’s in My Backyard?” (WIMBY). The campaign connects underserved communities in the United States with volunteer engineers to address local infrastructure problems, one of the great challenges of our time. Read more