a society of Student and Professional Engineers who partner with disadvantaged communities to improve their lifestyle and living standards through the design and implementation of economically sound, responsible, and sustainable engineering solutions
There are organizations in several countries that have the name Engineers Without Borders. Each is a non-governmental organization involved in international development work. They are not formally affiliated with each other, although some of them have together created an international network http://www.ewb-international.org to unite their actions.
Engineers Without Borders — Ingénieurs sans frontières (Canada) (abbreviated EWB-ISF Canada or, more commonly, EWB in English or ISF in French) is a Non-governmental organisation devoted to international development. (See also Engineers Without Borders for similar organisations worldwide.)
Engineers Without Borders – USA (EWB-USA) is a non-profit organization established in 2000 to help developing areas worldwide with their engineering needs, while involving and training a new kind of internationally responsible engineering student. It is a member of the "Engineers Without Borders - International" network. EWB–USA projects involve the design and construction of water, waste-water, sanitation, energy, and shelter systems.
Engineers Without Borders (EWB) UK (or EWB-UK) is a UK-based registered charity and NGO, operated primarily by UK-based university students. Its mission is to Facilitate Human Development through Engineering.
Engineers Without Borders Australia is a non-profit organisation that works within Australia and abroad to improve the quality of life of disadvantaged communities through education and the implementation of sustainable engineering projects. EWB Australia was established in 2003 by a group of engineers from Melbourne who were inspired to take action on the developmental front through engineering. It now has 20 active chapters around Australia.(See also Engineers Without Borders for similar organisations worldwide.)
Ingénieurs sans Frontières - Ingénieurs Assistance Internationale (ISF-IAI, more commonly known as ISF, Belgium) is a Belgian NGO assisting developing areas of the world with their engineering needs and whose fundamental purpose is to adapt technological development to the needs of those living in underprivileged areas.
