Engineers Without Borders (EWB)

Introduction

Engineers Without Borders – KNUST (EWB – KNUST) is an internationally recognized student-led humanitarian engineering group that works with disadvantaged communities in Ghana to improve the quality of life through practical, environmentally safe, and sustainable solutions.

Since its establishment in 2019, the chapter has focused on real problems affecting rural communities, especially the Ullo area of the Upper West Region. Most projects are carried out in collaboration with EWB Iowa State University (ISU) and other organizations, such as the International Water Management Institute, and local authorities.

Initiatives

EWB-KNUST, together with EWB-ISU, has led several major projects. Over the years, the chapter has picked up long-term and short-term projects and set up sub-teams within the organization to tackle the projects from different angles simultaneously.

Completed Projects

Some projects the organization has tackled in the past include;

Rainwater Catchment and Irrigation Project
Dam Irrigation System (led by EWB-ISU), funded by Selfhelp
Ayeduase Lighting Project (one-time project)
Solar water heating system Project
Solar system, light, and fans for dorms in Ullo SHS (one-time project)

Ongoing Projects

Some ongoing projects include;

Kitchen Stove Project
Water Distribution Project
Clinic Project
Shea Butter Processing Project
Bridge Project
Irrigation Project
Aniamote teacher’s housing Project
Resource Recovery & Reuse Project (RRR) – Circular Economy Project

The chapter also takes up short-term projects and engagements such as;

EWB-KNUST Outreach and Campaigns
Community Clean-Up Exercises
Whiteboard Cleaning of the College of Engineering

Structure & Membership

Executive Body

EWB-KNUST is led by an executive team responsible for projects, training, community relations, logistics, and administration. The team comprises;

President: Winnifred Asare Gamfi (053 469 6786)

Vice President: Christopher Ampadu Issah (059 335 2256)

General Secretary: Saidatu Mohammed (057 421 4887)

Public Relations Officer: Henry Kwesi Anumel (059 801 9706)

Treasurer: Francis Adu Nyarko (055 326 7943)

Organizing Secretaries: – Tetteh Bright (059 552 4814) – Kelvin Antwi Gyamfi (050 968 9686)

Head of Fundraising: Afua Boadiwaa Danquah (050 193 0260)

Database Administrator: Joel Ashiley (053 248 6915)

Publicity Manager: Persis Dansoa Appiah (024 978 5529)

Project Coordinator: Michael Mante Acheampong (054 152 3140)

External Relations Officer: Faustina Abrefi (054 954 4030)

Membership

Membership is open to all students from all fields of study. New Members can join by visiting our website [info@ewbknust.com] and signing up to become a member. Alternatively, new members can join the team through an introduction from existing team members. Orientation and inauguration will be done for each new member.

Impact & Benefits

EWB-KNUST provides hands-on engineering experiences while supporting critical community needs. The chapter improves access to water, health care, safer mobility, clean cooking, and general environmental awareness.

To the student body, EWB-KNUST builds student skill in design, modelling, teamwork, leadership, and innovative thinking through its project teams and technical capacity-building sessions. EWB, being internationally recognized, puts the KNUST student on an international level of exposure and provides numerous educational and career opportunities, while networking with fellow EWB members across the world.

In-house, socialization and networking among students from all colleges and faculties is fostered through social events such as picnics and seminars.