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
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Partnership to build bridge in Uganda also builds opportunities.
The town of Bikone, located in Kasese District of western Uganda, is a small rural community spread out along the banks of the Mubuku River. The center of the community is a small cluster of shops that acts as a Read more
Get to know the people and the purpose behind EWB-USA’s DEI initiatives.
Get to know the people and the purpose behind EWB-USA’s DEI initiatives. We asked the members of our DEI committee to share a few thoughts with us about the work they do and the responsibility of the organization to promote Read more
Engineers drive infrastructure; and infrastructure drives the U.S. economy
The United States’ enormous network of roads and bridges, railroads, ports, electrical grids and internet service continues to age and creak under the weight of population growth and deferred maintenance. Experts agree that our nation’s crumbling infrastructure is hampering economic Read more
Supporting Guatemalan Cardamom Producers to Dry Product More Efficiently
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
Dosatron Pumps Provide Clean Water in Uganda
In the Buyende district of Uganda, Ingersoll Rand’s Dosatron pumps are making life better for patients and staff at the St. Matia Mulumba Irundu Health Center III. The health center, which provides basic preventive and curative services for the 21,000 Read more
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
Congratulations to the Class of 2022! 🥳
Meet some of the remarkable scholars and volunteers from EWB-USA Chapters across the country, members of the class of 2022. EWB-USA’s 220 Chapters across the U.S. give university students invaluable experiential learning opportunities every year. EWB-USA volunteer experience is a Read more
The Photo Contest Is Back and Better Than Ever!
Bigger and better than ever, EWB-USA’s photo contest is back! The 2022 contest has three new categories to highlight our 20th anniversary, our amazing volunteers, chapters, and country offices, as well as volunteers returning to the field. Prizes include drones, Read more