Engineering Positive Change
By empowering communities
EWB Chicago partners Chicago-area engineers with communities abroad to create sustainable, community-driven engineering solutions. Over the years, our chapter has successfully supported projects in more than a dozen communities, leveraging collaboration, innovation, and hands-on expertise to make a tangible difference.
In 2025, we continue to expand our local membership while delivering impactful engineering projects worldwide. From clean water systems to sanitation and infrastructure upgrades, our teams design, implement, and train communities to maintain long-term, sustainable solutions. We are committed to fostering responsible leadership and professional growth for all members.
Our recent successes include projects in Patzajito and Tzaput, Guatemala, where CPC teams worked alongside local communities to improve water access, sanitation, and infrastructure, directly benefiting hundreds of residents. Learn more about these projects in our Recent Success Stories section below.
Looking to get involved? Join us at our general meetings on the fourth Thursday of each month to hear about ongoing projects, meet fellow Chicago professionals, and discover ways to contribute your skills. Meeting information can be found on our chapter calendar or by contacting our Projects Lead at executive@ewb-usa-chicago.org.
active projects
Bubinga, Uganda
Clean water shouldn’t require dangerous journeys. See how Bubinga village is partnering with EWB to turn commitment into a lasting water solution.
BUKOSE, UGANDA
Unsafe water is holding Bukose back. Learn how a community-led borehole project is creating safer, healthier futures.
Recent Success Stories
Patzajito, Guatemala
For Patzajito’s families, daily life no longer revolves around fetching water. A community-owned system now brings safe, reliable water directly to 109 homes.
Tzaput, Guatemala
After years without a functioning system, Tzaput now has a utility-powered water supply that brings clean, dependable water closer to home for 120 community members.