Projects

Through the resources of the NGO, Heart to Honduras has purchased and made available 110 acres of land for the people of Canchias and surrounding communities to use as agricultural and dairy land.  Unfortunately, because the region is so mountainous, this land is only accessible by crossing the Yure River.  While a footbridge is present, [...]

Las Cruces (pop. 17,000) is one of the largest towns in the department of Peten, in Guatemala.  The town suffered major flooding in October 2008, as a result of Tropical Depresion #16. The water invaded the health  clinic, destroying medicine and medical equipment.   All well water in the town and throughout the region was contaminated.  [...]

Agou Avédjé is a village of 600 people located 65 miles northwest of Lôme, the capital of Togo.  Most residents are subsistence farmers living on less than a $1 per day.  Principal health problems include malaria, injuries, diarrheal/fecal-oral diseases, and malnutrition.
In 2006, the residents voiced concern to the local Peace Corps Volunteer (PCV) about water [...]

EWB-Chicago, in partnership with EWB-Rock Mountain Professional group, is currently developing a plan mitigate the flooding, municipal waste and sewage issues in the town of Niono which contribute to the “Collecteur” problem. We hope to develop a plan to control the stormwater flooding and improve the sanitary situation in the town. Once the design is complete and a budget is defined, EWB hopes to partner with international organizations and corporations to help us implement this large-scale project.

In 2005, a bridge constructed from barbed-wire was destroyed by a fallen tree. Since then the 1,000+ villagers who live in the surrounding area have been crossing the river balancing on a precarious log. This project includes working with the village of El Estor, Guatemala to design and construct a suspended cable bridge across the river so the villagers can reach health care, education and other vital needs.