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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...

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9.81

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An experience worth having

March 11, 2026by: Mateo Gómez Elordi - Colombia

Program: Volunteer with Engineering Without Borders Argentina

9

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 - Italy

Program: Volunteer with Engineering Without Borders Argentina

9

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 - Spain

Program: Volunteer with Engineering Without Borders Argentina

10

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

Staff

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

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Adán Levy

Interviewed in 2026

Staff

What inspired you to travel abroad?

I was inspired by the idea that engineering can be a tool for social transformation. 

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Nicolás Delgado

Interviewed in 2026

Staff

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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