Engineers Without Borders-Israel (EWB-IL) is a nonprofit organization that works to advance
the quality of life of communities through the dissemination and integration of academic,
technological, and practical knowledge in communities in Israel and in developing countries.
The organization is part of an international umbrella organization. EWB-IL projects are based
on working in collaboration with local communities, identifying their needs and assisting in the
implementation of appropriate technologies to improve their quality of life. The Israeli
organization acts as a platform that enables groups of Israeli students and academics to create
quality and relevant projects in collaboration with industry and other organizations. The
organization supports, initiates and promotes projects through which students can be exposed
to the developing world and be partners in making significant contributions in communities in
Israel and around the world. EWB-IL currently has projects in Tanzania, Ethiopia, Kenya, India,
Nepal and more.