ABOUT US
The Los Angeles Professional Chapter (EWB-LA) was established in the spring of 2005 and began with a Tsunami Reconstruction Project on the southeast coast of India after the December 2004 tsunami. EWB-LA currently has several domestic and international engineering projects, provides professional mentors for student chapters, and participates in the Los Angeles community through local outreach activities.
Mission
Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA) supports community-driven development programs worldwide by designing and implementing sustainable engineering projects while fostering responsible leadership.
Vision
Our vision is a world where all communities can meet their basic human needs.
EWB - USA
EWB-USA, founded in 2000 at the University of Colorado, is a volunteer non-profit organization that collaborates with communities globally to enhance their quality of life through sustainable engineering projects and community education. With professional and student chapters nationwide, EWB-USA emphasizes sustainability, community participation, and a minimum five-year commitment to each project. The organization partners with locally-based non-governmental organizations to ensure cultural sensitivity and effective on-the-ground assistance, embodying a commitment to socially conscious engineering and global awareness. EWB-USA is a registered 501(c)3 corporation.​
TEAM
We believe in positively impacting the well-being and empowerment of the people we aid. Join us by bringing your personal touch.
