Business Details
46 Years
experience
Global Engineering Solutions for a Sustainable Future
Engineers Without Borders International is a global movement dedicated to mobilizing engineering expertise to address critical humanitarian and environmental challenges. Our mission focuses on four key areas: ensuring access to clean water and sanitation, advancing sustainable infrastructure, promoting climate resilience, and transforming engineering education to prioritize social and environmental responsibility. With a network of over 40 organizations across six continents, we collaborate on projects that empower vulnerable communities through innovative engineering solutions.Our work spans water resource management, waste-to-resource initiatives, disaster recovery, and educational programs that equip future engineers with globally responsible practices. By fostering international partnerships and leveraging local knowledge, we drive systemic change in the engineering sector to create a just and sustainable world for all.
Services
Water Access Solutions
Climate Resilience Projects
Infrastructure Development
Engineering Education Programs
Disaster Recovery Initiatives
Waste Management Systems
Renewable Energy Implementation
Community Collaboration Frameworks
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We have 40+ years of collective experience in humanitarian engineering projects across 6 continents
- Our network includes 40+ recognized organizations implementing locally-driven engineering solutions
- We pioneer educational programs that integrate social responsibility into engineering curricula
- Our projects combine technical expertise with community collaboration for sustainable outcomes
- We maintain transparent partnerships with governments, NGOs, and academic institutions worldwide
What people say
Transformative projects
Global collaboration
Sustainable solutions
Educational impact
Services
Water Access Solutions
Our water access initiatives address the crisis affecting 2.2 billion people globally. We implement sustainable water supply systems, sanitation infrastructure, and rainwater harvesting solutions tailored to local conditions. Projects like the Yrdyk drinking water system in Kyrgyzstan and rural water surveys in Argentina demonstrate our commitment to safe, accessible water for all communities.
Climate Resilience Projects
We develop climate adaptation strategies that protect vulnerable populations from environmental threats. Our initiatives include flood mitigation systems in Uganda, drought-resistant water solutions in Nepal, and renewable energy projects that reduce carbon footprints while improving energy access for underserved populations.
Engineering Education Programs
Our educational programs transform engineering curricula to emphasize social responsibility and sustainability. The Engineering for People Design Challenge and EWB Challenge Series engage over 70,000 students annually, equipping future engineers with skills to address complex global challenges through socially conscious technical solutions.
Infrastructure Development
We design and construct essential infrastructure that improves quality of life in underserved regions. This includes pedestrian bridges connecting isolated communities in Uganda and the Philippines, waste-to-construction material systems in Ghana, and solar energy installations that power healthcare facilities in Zambia and Malawi.
Disaster Recovery Initiatives
Our disaster recovery programs focus on building long-term resilience through innovative solutions. We implement waste-to-insulation projects in Syria, develop community-run water enterprises in Malaysia, and create sustainable recovery frameworks that help communities withstand future climate-related disasters.
People
Sanjiv Indran
President
Principal Consultant at a boutique management firm and founder of EWB Malaysia, Sanjiv leads with expertise in sustainable development and over 15 years of engineering consultancy experience.
Kapil Dev Regmi
President-Elect
Founder of EWB Nepal and expert in global-local partnerships, Kapil brings extensive experience in education initiatives and community development programs across South Asia.
Emmanuelle Sallin
Board Member
Structural engineer specializing in bridge design with a decade of service at EWB Switzerland, Emmanuelle combines technical expertise with a commitment to diversity in engineering leadership.
Peter Nzabanita
Board Member
Executive Director of EWB East Africa with 20+ years in community engineering, Peter holds advanced degrees in water and sanitation engineering and civil engineering.
Katie Cresswell-Maynard
Executive Director
Former CEO of EWB UK and Arup consultant, Katie brings 20 years of experience in climate-resilient engineering and has shaped global engineering education frameworks since 2004.
Questions
What is Engineers Without Borders International's primary mission?
We mobilize global engineering expertise to create sustainable solutions for critical challenges like water access, climate resilience, and infrastructure development in vulnerable communities.
How does the organization implement its projects?
We collaborate with local communities, governments, and NGOs to design and implement engineering solutions that prioritize local needs and environmental sustainability.
What geographic regions do you operate in?
Our network operates across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, Australia, and the Middle East through 40+ affiliated organizations.
How can engineers get involved with your projects?
Engineers can join through our affiliated national organizations, participate in specific projects, or contribute technical expertise to ongoing initiatives.
What educational programs do you offer?
We provide project-based learning initiatives like the Engineering for People Design Challenge and EWB Challenge Series to transform engineering education.
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