The EWB (Engineers Without Borders) Chapter community is made up of students and professionals applying the Systems Change Leadership model to engineer an equitable and sustainable future for marginalized people and the planet. Since their start in 2000, EWB Canada has worked toward a world without poverty and inequality where it is most prevalent. They have focused on creating opportunity and access for those living in conditions of poverty and solving problems within social, economic and political systems that are inextricably linked. Today, EWB invites and empowers engineers and non-engineers who value collaboration and cooperation to cross-breed solutions to poverty and inequality.

At EWB, the mission is to create systemic change through community-driven collaboration. We mobilize the engineering community and leverage technological innovation to address global challenges, in Canada and beyond. EWB’s vision is to engineer an equitable and sustainable future for marginalized people and the planet. Our focus on clean technologies, sustainable agriculture and food systems, healthcare resilience in the face of climate change, and education and job creation in STEM fields are pillars of our approach.

Goal 1: Optimization

To work on the most urgent and important global challenges where engineering can make the greatest impact. EWB focuses on global issues by managing projects in sustainability and resilience, using systems thinking to create impactful solutions in climate action, green tech, and equitable access to essential services.

Goal 2: Innovation

Leverage current and evolving engineering and technological knowledge and skills for global development impact. EWB seeks to harness academic, professional, and technological expertise to foster global development, wellbeing, equity, and ecological conservation, including expanding into the global Francophone engineering sector.

Goal 3: Localization

Make local partnership, collaboration and ownership a core focus. EWB ensures collaborative development of engineering solutions with local partners, focusing on community empowerment, participation, and capacity building to lead in international development best practices.

Goal 4: Advocacy

Become the conduit and voice for Canada’s socially engaged engineers and technologists and those who support them. ​EWB is the voice of socially engaged engineers and technologists in Canada advocating for policy changes, engaging public figures, and prioritizing diversity of voices to create more inclusive, sustainable, and effective engineering solutions globally.

EWB focuses on addressing urgent and important global challenges where engineering can drive significant change. Their approach incorporates scientific knowledge and engineering principles to create practical solutions that enhance well-being, especially around the impacts of climate change. A core part of the programming builds upon the Member's knowledge base and enhances their capacities to lead and take action. EWB takes a unique approach to accomplish this feat by supporting the Chapters to be self-governed through their own volunteer Presidents and Executive Council and, hand in hand with Chapter Membership, to make collective efforts to address EWB’s focus areas: clean technologies, sustainable agriculture and food systems, healthcare resilience, and education and job creation in STEM fields. 

General Member

• General Members support the mission of EWB Regina by participating in chapter meetings, campaigns, learning activities, and community outreach. They help build awareness about global development, social justice, innovation, and sustainable change both on campus and in the community.

President

• The President of the EWB Regina Chapter is responsible for leading the executive team, setting the overall direction of the chapter, and ensuring smooth, effective operations throughout the academic year. The President chairs executive and general meetings, prepares agendas, and ensures decisions are implemented. They mentor and support executive members, help coordinate campaigns and events, and foster a positive, inclusive team culture. The President oversees annual planning, membership growth, and partnership initiatives, ensuring that chapter activities align with EWB Canada’s mission and priorities. As the primary spokesperson and representative of the chapter, the President communicates with campus partners, community organizations, and EWB Canada staff, and may collaborate with other chapters across the country. They also support administrative needs such as budgeting, reporting, and maintaining chapter records, often working closely with the VP Finance. The role requires strong communication, organization, and leadership skills, along with professionalism, accountability, and an interest in community development and sustainability.

Finance Lead 

• This executive deals with the finances for the chapter. This includes submitting bank statements to EWB’s National Office each month and getting reimbursements to chapter members when they have an EWB-related expense. The Financial lead creates and manages the budget and maintains recorders of all financial activity.

Fundraising Lead

• This executive comes up with ideas for fundraising for the chapter, helps execute the idea we want to do, and can help apply for funding from organizations who offer it.

Youth Engagement Lead

• This executive works on and delivers presentations and activities aimed at youth.

Social Media Lead

• This executive creates communications material for the chapter, including social media posts, promotional emails, and posters to hang up at the university.

Advocacy Lead

• This executive works to promote EWB’s National Office’s advocacy campaign for the year. Promotion can be done by making posters, tabling, or making social media posts. There is also an opportunity to meet with other Advocacy Executives from across the country.