Building a better world through community partnerships.
Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA) supports community driven development programs worldwide by collaborating with local partners to design and implement sustainable engineering projects, while creating transformative experiences and responsible leaders.
The Philadelphia Professional Chapter (EWB-Philly) is dedicated to serving communities with sustainable humanitarian support, at home and abroad. Our work has included water source development, sanitation, and health click construction in south America, Africa, and Asia.
Tanzania Project
The Philadelphia Professional Chapter is working in partnership with the international women’s organization The Grail to bring a sustainable fresh water source to the community of Mambarare, Tanzania. Through our work, we hope to bring improved health, peace, and opportunity to our partners in Mambarare.
Open Kitchen Sculpture Garden
EWB Philadelphia has partnered with the Open Kitchen Sculpture Garden (OKSG) in the Norris Square neighborhood of Philadelphia to upgrade their greenhouse. All produce grown inside the greenhouse is distributed to the local community and those in need for free.
Our Past Work
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EWB Philly Newsletter – March 2026
EWB Philly Newsletter – Mar. 2026 I want to start this month’s newsletter by spotlighting our domestic project team… ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ …
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EWB Philly Newsletter – February 2026
EWB Philly Newsletter – Feb. 2026 Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our happy hour last night… ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ …
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UPDATE: Solar Disinfection (SODIS) Pilot Program
During our November 2014 trip, EWB-USA Philadelphia implemented a SODIS pilot with thirty two (32) families from different sectors as participants. Families were selected before our arrival to the community by Gloria Opinaldo, one of the community members. In April 2015, EWB-USA Philadelphia was able to interview twenty-three (23) of the families that were participating…
