# Project-Building Charity Teams Engineers Without Borders Canada Integrates into Africa for Change By Jennifer Gosnell | Published 2012-05-22 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineers-without-borders-canada References: [ewb](http://www.ewb.ca/) Engineers Without Borders (EWB) Canada is a development group focused on integrating into African countries and creating long-term, sustainable change. Looking to improve Canada's overall global outreach, the group interacts directly with the [Canadian government](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aircraft-engine-testing) on a non-partisan level to effect lasting policy changes. As a transparent group (member of the [International Aid at Transparency Initiative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/socially-minded-companies)), Engineers Without Borders Canada seeks to align all Canadian organizations and governmental levels to the same principles they seek to embody. Comparing engineers to "global problem solvers", these do-gooders are using their acquired knowledge to put forth an enduring plan to combat poverty throughout Africa. With achievements including instituting curriculums in leading universities and the recruitment of over 30,000 young engineers to their cause, the EWB is well on their way to creating a lasting impact from their specialized projects in Africa. **Contact Information** EWB Canada [website](http://www.ewb.ca/) EWB Canada on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ewbcanada) EWB Canada on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/#!/ewb) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Global Development Initiatives:** Opportunity for businesses to partner with organizations focused on creating sustainable change in developing countries. - **Government Collaboration for Lasting Policy Changes:** Strategic partnerships between businesses and governments can drive impactful policy changes in global development. - **Utilizing Specialized Knowledge for Social Impact:** Businesses can leverage their expertise to contribute to meaningful projects that combat poverty and improve lives in Africa. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Non-profit and International Development:** Non-profit organizations and international development agencies can explore synergistic partnerships with Engineers Without Borders Canada to create lasting change in developing countries. - **Education and Skill Development:** Businesses in the education sector can collaborate with Engineers Without Borders Canada to establish curriculums and provide training opportunities in African universities. - **Engineering and Technology Consulting:** Engineering and technology consulting firms can offer their specialized knowledge and expertise to support Engineers Without Borders Canada's projects in Africa. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessible Education-Focused Organizations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canada-learning-code.md) - [Regional Wheelchair-Providing Organizations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobility-ethiopia.md) - [Philanthropic Investment Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/builders-vision.md) - [Educational Affordable Housing Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/educational-affordable-housing-initiatives-habitat-for-humanity-guelph-well.md) - [Employment-Focused Charity Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-tech-training.md) - [Empowering Bra-Branded Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharethewonder.md) - [Empowering Homeless Youth Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tradeworx.md) - [Empowering Wish Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/women-for-wishes.md) - [Operational Model Transformation Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strategic-overhaul.md)