Engineers in Action
Engineers can change the world. We provide crucial connections between engineering groups and indiginous communities to build a better future.
Help us improve the quality of life for those in need.
Engineers in Action
Our dedication to service impacts the lives of thousands in local communities . Thanks to our wonderful donors and volunteers, we’ve been able to improve health conditions in Bolivian communities through sustainable engineering projects.
"There is a lot of satisfaction from the communities; they want these projects to be done so they can become better. Other communities see these projects being done and want the same. So we pick up nearby projects as people become interested."
- Dr. Ruben Mamani
Available Projects
Our Bolivian staff translates indigenous community requests into engineering project proposals. We are looking for with volunteer engineer groups like Engineers in Action and generous donors to help meet these critical needs.
Tacachia community leaders await irrigation improvements and a footbridge to improve their commerce routes.
Do you know a volunteer engineering group interested in projects like this?
Please let us know!
Current Projects
We'd like to thank our engineer volunteers for donating their time and expertise, as well as our generous donors who made these crucial projects possible.
The Boarding School at Rio Colorado is located in the Amazon Rainforest area of eastern Bolivia. It is approximately 100 miles from the electrical grid. The School houses 250 students, 6 days a week for 10 months a year...
Learn about this project | View current projects
Help us change lives in these communities! Donate today so we can continue improving quality of life for those in need.
Ongoing Projects
EIA continues our committment to sustainable engineering projects. Continued support from our donor partners make these projects possible.
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 way 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...
Learn about this project | View ongoing projects
Are you ready to make a difference? EIA welcomes volunteers, donors and partners to help us support these communities.
Learn How You Can Get InvolvedNewsflash
|
Engineers in Action - Bolivian Internship Report Our Bolivian intern, Chayla Rowley's talks about her work in Bolivia this summer... (click to continue) |
Make an impact.