Fordham University Engineers Without Borders

We are a student chapter of Engineers Without Borders USA, based out of the Rose Hill campus of Fordham University in New York City. We implement sustainable engineering projects where lack of resources has imposed an inadequate standard of living. Our project is to implement a series of four sustainable fish farms and a hatchery for villages in Serere District, Uganda. Our students gain valuable, impactful experience by: -creating technical designs (approved by US engineers) -receiving professional mentorship -acquiring grants, donations, and sponsorships -traveling onsite and working closely with the community If you or your company are interested in supporting the work of our chapter, please email [email protected] Our Timeline 2013 The Chapter is founded, and adopts their first project to implement fish farms for communities in Uganda. 2014-15 Winter | Students and a faculty mentor travel to Uganda to build a relationship with the community members, their nonprofit partner, and select and evaluate a site for the first fish farm. 2016 Spring | Student technical designs for the first fish farm receive EWB-USA approval. Spring | Students and a professional engineering mentor travel to Uganda to oversee the implementation of the first farm in Omorio Village. The completion is delayed until remaining funds are raised. 2017 Winter | Students and a professional engineering mentor travel to Uganda to build a relationship with the community members of Kaloaki Village, touch base with nonprofit partner SELOCOFFI, and select and evaluate a site for the second fish farm. Autumn | Students raise the necessary funds to complete the first fish farm. 2018 Spring | The first fish farm begins operation for the families in Omorio Village. . . . 2018 Summer | Students technical designs are reviewed and vigorous fundraising efforts are made. Students hope to travel and oversee the implementation of the second fish farm, for Kaloaki Village.