INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS

We implement sustainable engineering projects to improve access to basic services for communities around the world.

DOMESTIC ACTIVITIES

We empower the Swedish engineering community to contribute to a sustainable and inclusive society.

Engineering for Humanity
– What does it mean?

Clean Water and Sanitation for Schools in Tanzania

Engineers Without Borders Sweden (EWB-SWE) and the Tanzanian organisation Mavuno Project are intensifying efforts to ensure access to clean water and safe sanitation for primary schools in Karagwe and Kyerwa districts, Tanzania. Our collaboration, spanning over a decade, aims to create long-term solutions to water and sanitation challenges faced by schools, ultimately improving the educational experience for around 80,000 children.

Access to water and hygienic facilities is critical for learning. Yet, many schools in the region lack basic infrastructure, forcing students to study in challenging conditions. The absence of clean water means limited drinking water, difficulties in preparing meals, and unhygienic toilets. For girls, the lack of adequate sanitation during menstruation leads to a 25% absence rate, jeopardising their education. Our initiative focuses on breaking this cycle by constructing rainwater harvesting tanks and EcoSan toilets.

Please read more about each project and find additional background materials here on our web. We will be updating the page regularly with new information and progress reports from our projects.

Water is life. Your support makes a difference. Together, we can bring safe and reliable water to those in need.

Why Girls' Extended Education Is Crucial

At EWB-SWE, we champion the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by tackling vital issues that affect us both locally and globally. Our initiatives span education, gender equality, energy access, and clean water—all aimed at creating lasting change. We are not only implementing projects; we are also cultivating partnerships for a more equitable, sustainable world.

Girls in rural communities of the Kagera region, located in the northwestern part of Tanzania, often face insurmountable challenges that prevent them from pursuing an education beyond primary school. It's not just a lack of resources—it's a lack of opportunities that holds them back.

Together with our partner organization, the Mavuno Project, and local authorities, we are extending a boarding school to enable more young girls to achieve a higher level of education. The school aims to benefit 1,800 students by 2030, featuring multiple classrooms, a library, a teachers' office, toilets, and an electrical power system.

Why does this matter? Because an educated girl doesn't just uplift herself—she uplifts her entire community. Your contribution will not merely build a school; it will lay the foundation for a stronger, more sustainable future for entire communities.