Community & Humanitarian Engineering
Why choose Community & Humanitarian Engineering?
CHE is a Netherlands-based organization dedicated to creating meaningful, community-driven volunteering experiences in collaboration with local partners. Our flagship partnership with Engineering Without Borders Argentina focuses on projects that promote social inclusion, education, and infrastructure improvement in underserved communities. Through participatory design and co-creation, communit...
CHE is a Netherlands-based organization dedicated to creating meaningful, community-driven volunteering experiences in collaboration with local partners. Our flagship partnership with Engineering Without Borders Argentina focuses on projects that promote social inclusion, education, and infrastructure improvement in underserved communities. Through participatory design and co-creation, communities define their own solutions, ensuring that projects are sustainable and truly meet local needs. Volunteers actively contribute by working alongside local professionals, gaining hands-on experience in construction, engineering, and humanitarian project management, while learning about ethical development, social impact, and human rights. CHE programs combine practical skills, cultural immersi...
Community & Humanitarian Engineering Reviews
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An experience worth having
March 11, 2026by: Mateo Gómez Elordi - ColombiaProgram: Volunteer with Engineering Without Borders Argentina
Volunteering with Ingeniería Sin Fronteras Argentina was an incredibly enriching experience. Being part of a project that worked directly with local communities allowed me to see how engineering can create real and lasting social impact. I liked the collaborative spirit between volunteers and community members, developing solutions together, ensuring they were practical and sustainable. A very rewarding experience, that I would highly recommend to anyone. My best wishes to ISF Argentina.
Meaningful engineering experience
March 11, 2026by: Carla Gabrielli - ItalyProgram: Volunteer with Engineering Without Borders Argentina
I volunteered with ISF Argentina in 2018 and 2019, working on community projects mainly in the outskirts of Buenos Aires. The experience was incredibly rewarding because the projects were developed together with the local communities, ensuring the solutions were practical and sustainable. One of the highlights was a group trip to Santiago del Estero, where we visited very remote rural communities and worked on a rainwater harvesting project. The initiative focused on collecting rainwater and storing it in large cisterns, providing families with safe drinking water in areas where access is extremely limited. What I appreciated most about the program was the collaborative approach between volunteers, engineers, and community members. It was a great opportunity to apply engineering skills in a real-world humanitarian context while learning from the people directly affected by the projects. Overall, it was a meaningful experience that showed how engineering can create a real, positive impact in communities. I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in humanitarian engineering or volunteering abroad.
Great time feeling like at home
March 11, 2026by: Isabel Onpal - SpainProgram: Volunteer with Engineering Without Borders Argentina
I spent some months working as a volunteer in Argentina. The experience was awesome and they made me feel I was at home. Doing something like this should be mandatory before starting the work life. The human team was also great!! Thanks a Lot for everything:)
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Interviews
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Maria Hernandez
Interviewed in 2026
María Hernández, a civil engineer, received a scholarship to attend the "Living with the Semi-Arid" International Course on Sustainable Development in...

Maria Hernandez
Interviewed in 2026
What inspired you to travel abroad?
I have always believed that engineering should be a tool for social transformation, but after finishing university, I struggled to find a professional space where I could truly make that vision a reality. I discovered ISF-Ar just as it was emerging, and it immediately helped me build a sense of purpose. Being part of the organization since its early stages has been incredibly rewarding, as it allowed me to not only grow with the project but also to actively participate in constructing our horizontal approach to solving structural problems and favouring access to rights. It is the place where my technical background finally aligned with my commitment to improving quality of life

Adán Levy
Interviewed in 2026
Adán Levy is the Executive Director of Engineering Without Borders Argentina. He is a 47-year-old engineer with 14 years of experience leading communi...

Adán Levy
Interviewed in 2026
What inspired you to travel abroad?
I was inspired by the idea that engineering can be a tool for social transformation.

Nicolás Delgado
Interviewed in 2026
Nicolás Delgado is the founder of CHE (Community & Humanitarian Engineering). He has experience coordinating community-based projects with Engineering...

Nicolás Delgado
Interviewed in 2026
What inspired you to travel abroad?
Working with Engineering Without Borders Argentina showed me that engineering is ultimately about service, especially to communities facing the greatest challenges. I witnessed how technical knowledge, when guided by ethics and social awareness, can become a powerful force to reduce inequality.
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