Together, We Can Build a Better Future

Nothing we have accomplished would be possible without the continued support of generous donors and volunteers. These organizations have helped change lives, and continue to invest in the future of indiginous communities in Bolivia.

Our Partners

Tulsa Southside Rotary

In 1993 the Tulsa Southside Rotary Club funded drilling for the second potable water well in the entire Altiplano (High Plain) area of Bolivia. In 1999, an elder of the village said that before the well was drilled, 20-30 children died each year.

Since 1993, the death rate for children dropped to 2-3 children each year. The village elder believes that the total credit belongs to the well. In fact, he said that clean water has meant more to the health of the village and saved more lives then any doctor ever could.

Engineers in Action, Missouri University of Science and Technology (EWB-MST)

The first of EIA’s pilot projects was for Inca Catarpi. Located high in the Andes Mountains, the community wanted to develop some kind of healthy was to handle their waste. In partnership with EWB-MST, an “Eco-Latrine” design was made, and then implemented in Inca. So far, 25 latrines have been built. EWB-MST has provided the money for materials to build 50 more.

EWB-MST has also adopted several projects for the Boarding School at Rio Colorado located in the Amazon Rainforest area of eastern Bolivia. They volunteered to drill two water wells, build showers for the students, eco-latrines, small bridges for vehicles, and is providing a new generator. They have put over $50,000 in materials alone into the Rio Colorado Boarding School.

Drill Your Own Water Well in Bolivia

If your Rotary Club, Church, Civic Group, Business or you as an individual would like to drill a water well in Bolivia, contact us. We can oversee the project and help you to pick the right community.

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Design and Build an Engineering Project in Bolivia

Your skills can change lives in indigenous communities. If your Engineers Without Borders group would like to design and construct a project in Bolivia, contact us. We can connect you with community needs and provide project support during your stay in Bolivia.

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