I’m not an engineer, but I’m interested in the development work that EWB is doing. Can I still be involved?

Yes! Interestingly enough, you do not need to be an engineer to make significant contributions to Engineers Without Borders. EWB focuses on comprehensive, community-driven development. Therefore, much of our work is nontechnical. We actively look for people with expertise in anthropology, public health, environmental science, etc, and we genuinely appreciate dedicated members from any discipline! If you’re not convinced, check out the EWB myths page to learn more about contributions non-engineers make!

So, can I travel abroad with EWB?

Travel is a bit of a contentious issue with EWB. Travel costs money, a lot of money, and we prefer to direct most of our funding towards project costs. We typically send 2-6 students abroad for a given implementation or assessment trip, and preference is given to members who have shown the most and longest commitment to project. We encourage you to get involved, and sooner or later you may find yourself in a position to  lead the group in a project abroad.

What’s the time commitment?

Meetings generally run for an hour once a week, and outside commitments range from an hour a week to five hours a day depending on the level of commitment.

How are we funded?

We receive funding for our projects from independent sponsors and grant awards, and some of our organizational expenses are covered by the Activities Board of Columbia and EWB-USA.

How can I contribute?

Please visit the Sponsorship section of the website. Also, if you are asking this question, then please send us an email! We appreciate all of our sponsors and would love to keep you up to date with our program.