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Welcome to EWB Hampton Roads

What is EWB?

Engineers Without Borders is a non-profit humanitarian organization that seeks to implement sustainable engineering projects and improve quality of life in developing communities worldwide. These projects include building renewable energy sources, developing clean water systems, and constructing valuable infrastructure such as roads, schools, health clinics, and community centers. EWB-USA project participants are asked to promote high engineering standards by following the American Society of Civil Engineers' Code of Ethics.

Current Project: Water Supply for Talle Batti, Cambodia

The community of Talle Batti (pictured right) suffers from a multitude of health problems resulting from the lack of clean water. Our chapter is using sustainable engineering designs to solve this problem, and providing the education required to maintain the system and complete basic repairs if necessary. This approach will immediately improve the health and viability of the community, and will sustain the improvements for years to come.

Latest News

General Meeting
The next general meeting will be held on September 21, from 6 to 7pm in the second floor conference room of the Mary Pretlow Library in Norfolk, VA.

First Implementation Trip Complete
The travel team returned in June after two weeks of construction. With the assistance of the Peace Corps and local villagers, we have completed a full-scale sand filter in-country.

Putt Putt Tournament
Over 30 poeple attended our first Putt Putt Tournament fundraiser on May 21. Congratulations to:

Winning Team – Fugro Geotechnics and Survey
Winning Player – Don Bradford

Newsletter
The latest newsletter can be downloaded here.

Bowl-A-Thon
Two EWB teams were sponsored for the Rotary Club Bowl-A-Thon on February 5.

525 Report completed
The 525 final design and pre-implementation report was submitted on the December 19 deadline! Thanks to all the members for your contributions.

Design Report completed
The design specifications for the rain collection system have been finalized, and the report has been submitted.

First Annual 5K
Our first annual 5K run/walk was a huge success. Over 70 people registered for the event, held at First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach. Congratulations to race winner A.J. Bass.