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 EWB-USA 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.

All members and newcomers:

There will be no October Chapter Meeting due to the Portland Uncorked! Event this month on October 17th, 2024. We hope to see you there! More details on the event and where to purchase your tickets are below.

Portland Uncorked! 2024

Our annual fundraiser at the Portland Custom House’s beautiful event room is planned for Thursday, October 17th, 2024 from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm. There will be a silent auction, raffles, good music, small bites, and a beer & wine tasting!

Want to get involved? Reach out to events@ewbportlandmaine.org to assist with procuring raffle and auction items, event set up, and planning!

Want to sponsor the event? Reach out to sponsorship@ewbportlandmaine.org for more information on how to help sponsor this event. All proceeds go towards our active projects and their communities. We thank all of our sponsors who help us help others, we couldn’t do this work without you!

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!

  • Tap Stand Construction

  • Distribution System Breakpressure Tanks

  • Chlorination System Testing

Interested in becoming part of EWB-PMP?

Here are some ways you can help:

  • JOIN

    Become a member of our Portland Maine Professional chapter. New members are always welcome! Take the first step with us.

  • DONATE

    Your donations make EWB-PMP's projects possible. Donating is another great way to get involved!

  • BECOME A SPONSOR

    Are you a company, individual, or organization that is interested in partnering with us? Become a sponsor. The button below will bring you to our Take Action page where you can send us your message to become a sponsor.