Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA) is proud to have chapters across the country. In 2015, we expanded our outreach by establishing an in-country field office in Nicaragua. This came after a decade of fieldwork and following best practices of peer Read more
When a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Ecuador in 2016, it claimed hundreds of lives and damaged countless structures. The people of Ecuador faced years of rebuilding their lives from under the rubble. Within two weeks of the earthquake, Engineers Without Read more
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
Imagine only having access to water once every seven or 14 days. That’s what modern life was like in three Honduras villages. La Calona, El Maraquito and Aguacatillo were originally settled on the banks of a flowing river. But wastewater Read more
People in La Salitrera, Mexico, had access to water thanks to nearby rivers and groundwater wells, but it had become unsafe to drink. Water in this agricultural community was contaminated with twice the World Health Organization’s recommended limit for arsenic. Read more
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
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