According to the Cardamom Producers Association of Guatemala (CARDEGUA), over 350,000 smallholder farmers in Guatemala depend on the spice as their principal source of income. According to the International Trade Center (ITC), in 2019 alone, the industry generated over $600 Read more
Latin America and Caribbean
Collins Aerospace and Our Shared Commitment to Advancing Clean Energy Worldwide
EWB-USA’s humanitarian engineering projects fall into several categories but are united by a shared focus on climate resilience and sustainability. As EWB-USA celebrates our 20th anniversary and start of our 2,000th project, it’s clear that the climate challenges of the Read more
Teaming Up with Arup to Solve Water Challenges, Share Knowledge
Our work to provide engineering services to underserved communities in the U.S. and around the world increases climate resilience, addresses the most pressing local infrastructure challenges, and improves people’s daily lives. But Engineers Without Borders USA volunteers can’t do this Read more
Improving Climate Resiliency of Sexual and Reproductive Health Facilities
In the wake of natural disasters, access to local health facilities is vital to recovery. But many overlook the importance of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) facilities and the services they provide in such challenging times. Studies show that in Read more
The Road to Better Education: Reaching Rural Students With Disabilities In Guatemala
Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA) Guatemala Country Office Deputy Director Waleska Crowe is acutely aware of the importance of education and the difficulties of obtaining one. A native Guatemalan who biked over an hour to her elementary school, Waleska knows first hand the lengths parents and their children go to secure an education. Read more
The First Six Months – How EWB-USA Responded to Global COVID-19 Challenges
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA) worked to slow the spread of the virus at home and abroad. Here are some of the contributions that our COVID-19 Tactical Engagement Team made during the first six months of Read more
In the News: EWB volunteer Nicholas Johnson named Princeton’s first black valedictorian
EWB volunteer Nicholas Johnson is Princeton’s first black valedictorian. His work with EWB Princeton’s Peru project has brought water to over 200 people in Peru. Read more
World Water Day: EWB-USA Changes Lives with Clean Water
Water is health. Water is dignity. Water is a human right. Water is life. There is nothing more fundamental to our very existence. In recognition of World Water Day, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on some of Read more
In the News: Bechtel’s Brian Reilly Begins Term as Board President of Engineers Without Borders USA
Brian Reilly, Bechtel senior vice president, has begun a one-year term as president of the board of directors for Engineers Without Borders USA. Read more