Community Projects

Community Projects

Facilitating meaningful, sustainable change in-community.

Engineers Without Borders – Kuwait (EWB-Kuwait) is part of the global EWB network that works to empower communities through sustainable engineering solutions. In Kuwait, EWB focuses on applying engineering expertise to support local and regional development goals, particularly in areas such as sustainability, education, and humanitarian aid.

Here are the key services provided by Engineers Without Borders – Kuwait:

 1. Community Infrastructure Projects

  • Designing and implementing sustainable infrastructure in underserved communities, including:

    • Water supply systems (e.g., rainwater harvesting, filtration)

    • Sanitation and hygiene facilities

    • Renewable energy systems (solar panels, wind turbines)

    • Public spaces and shelters


2. STEM Education & Capacity Building

  • Conducting workshops, camps, and training sessions to:

    • Promote STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) education among youth

    • Empower students and early-career engineers with hands-on project experience

    • Encourage innovation and problem-solving in line with sustainable development


3. Environmental Sustainability Initiatives

  • Collaborating with communities and organizations to:

    • Develop sustainable waste management practices

    • Implement green building techniques and eco-friendly materials

    • Raise awareness about climate change and resource conservation


4. Humanitarian Engineering Solutions

  • Providing engineering support in times of crisis or to vulnerable populations:

    • Emergency shelter and utility solutions

    • Low-cost housing designs for displaced populations

    • Infrastructure recovery and resilience building


5. Collaborative Projects with NGOs & Government

  • Partnering with:

    • Local NGOs, schools, and government bodies to align projects with Kuwait’s Vision 2035

    • Regional EWB chapters for cross-border development efforts

    • Universities to integrate academic knowledge with real-world application


6. Innovation for Social Impact

  • Supporting innovation challenges and design competitions focused on:

    • Assistive technologies for people with disabilities

    • Sustainable urban mobility

    • Low-tech solutions tailored for marginalized communities

Other services