PROJECTS
Current Projects
Nicaragua | Sanitation, Education, and Development
"The objective of this project is to partner with the rural community of San Sebastián, Nicaragua to improve their construction methods and develop community capacity through the implementation of a new school house."
Uganda - Iganga Bukonko | Water Project
"The goal of this project is to build a water system within the Bukonko Village, so the community has access to clean water. The current water supply is often contaminated, contributing to severe illnesses and premature deaths."
Past Projects
Ethiopia | Support for Better Education
"Our goal is to provide the necessary tools for students to thrive in their education. By building a library near the school, we hope to provide a space for students of the local community to learn and grow."
Thailand Schoolhouse (2013-2015)
"The long term goal of the school is to provide early childhood education, therefore increasing the likelihood of the pursuit of higher education which improves the socio-economic situation for the Palaung hill tribe and the surrounding community."
Guatemala Rain Harvest and Water Distribution Project (2013-2014)
"UCLA-EWB has partnered with CasaSito, a local Guatemalan Non-Governmental Organization, to build rainwater catchment systems throughout the community of Chocantairy, Guatemala. So far we have successfully implemented thirty-three (33) rainwater collection systems that are actively in use."
BOOTUP
"BOOTUP was founded in 2005 as a way to tie in outreach and community work with engineering and specific technical skills...The purpose of this project is to bring basic computer tools to students which can be used to further the education process."