International Projects
Projects are chosen through a two-sided application process through the national chapter of Engineers Without Borders. An international community proposes a specific project based on an engineering challenge identified within their community. An individual chapter of EWB (e.g, EWB-Yale) also submits an application to EWB-USA. A chapter is matched to a community based on the resources of the chapter and the needs of the community.
Project Stages
Assessment
We travel to the community to listen, learn, and collect technical and social data. This helps us understand community priorities and design a solution that actually fits their needs.
Design & Implementation
Students design the project with professional engineers and work alongside the community to help build it. The focus is on sustainable systems the community can maintain long-term.
Monitoring & Evaluation
About a year later, we return to see how the project is working. We gather feedback, check performance, and support the community as needed.