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.

All members and newcomers:

We will be meeting at 6:00 pm on March 18th, 2025 at Sea Dog Brewing Company at 125 Western Ave, South Portland, ME 04106.

A group of people posing together outdoors in front of a small white church. They are smiling and raising their hands. The background shows a basketball hoop and lush greenery under a blue sky.

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

 

Interested in becoming part of EWB-PMP?

Here are some ways you can help:

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    JOIN

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

    JOIN
  • Group of researchers collecting water samples in a forest.

    DONATE

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

    DONATE
  • Two men giving thumbs up near a blue barrel with pipe connections, standing on muddy ground surrounded by trees.

    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.

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Portland Uncorked! 2024

Our annual fundraiser at the Portland Custom House’s beautiful event room took place on Thursday, October 17th, 2024 from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm. There was 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 for our next event!

Want to sponsor the event in 2025? 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!

Facade of the United States Custom House with American flags and neoclassical columns.
Interior of a grand hall with decorative arches, large windows, string lights, and a blue balloon.