Building a Better World

One Community at a Time

 

Engineers Without Borders USA’s vision is a world in which every community has the capacity to sustainably meet their basic human needs.

The Engineers Without Borders Portland Maine Professional Chapter engages in community-based engineering projects worldwide, supports STEM outreach activities in our local neighborhoods, and fosters leadership among our volunteers.

Learn More About How We Work

All members and newcomers:

There will be a chapter meeting on December 16 at 6pm at Sea Dog Brewing in South Portland!

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EWB-PMP El Progreso Project Team and El Progreso Community, 2024

The El Progreso, Ecuador project is currently in its implementation phase.

Reach out to projectlead@ewbportlandmaine.org to get more involved!

OUR CURRENT INTERNATIONAL PROJECT:

WATER SUPPLY AND TREATMENT

IN EL PROGRESO, ECUADOR

Residents of El Progreso, Ecuador currently have unreliable access to potable water. EWB-PMP volunteers are working with the community to develop a drinking water catchment, treatment, and distribution system!

  • People working outdoors laying a blue hose in a trench, surrounded by trees and rural structures.

    Tap Stand Construction

  • Two men working on a water filtration setup with a blue barrel and PVC pipes in a forested area.

    Distribution System Breakpressure Tanks

  • A person outdoors conducting a water test near a pipe system, wearing a cap, sunglasses, gloves, and boots, surrounded by greenery and wooden structures.

    Chlorination System Testing

Learn More About the El Progreso Project

 

Interested in becoming part of EWB-PMP?

Here are some ways you can help:

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  • Group of researchers collecting water samples in a forest.

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