BEYOND THE BRICK WALL
In April 2025, a small team from Engineers Without Borders (Singapore) packed their bags and headed for Kathmandu. The mission was two-fold: a critical infrastructure reccee at the Peace Child Ministry (PCM) facility in Bungamati, and an Immersive Study Tour alongside our counterparts from EWB Nepal and EWB Switzerland.
Between intense manual labor under a relentless sun and eye-opening cultural discoveries, it was a trip that changed how we look at engineering for communities.
Here is what we saw, what we learned, and what we couldn't stop talking about on the flight home.
KAMPUNG GURNEY
Growing up in Kuala Lumpur, Thaqyf never imagined that just beyond the city's towering skyscrapers, the Orang Asli community faced daily challenges in accessing clean water. When the opportunity arose to join Engineers Without Borders (SG) on a project to build rainwater collection systems in Kampung Gurney, he knew this was his chance to give back to a place that shaped him.
In this reflective piece, Thaqyf shares his deeply personal experiences, from tackling water security challenges to bonding over Sepak Takraw with the villagers.
Read on to discover more about the power of engineering for good!
Recent Highlights
KAMPUNG GURNEY
Recently, our powerhouse team from EWB (SG) took on Kampung Gurney, home to one of the largest Orang Asli groups in Malaysia.
Cut off from the national water grid and battling water scarcity, the team built and installed a rainwater harvesting system for an elderly woman's house in less than 72 hours.
This isn't just engineering; it's hardwork driven by purpose and empathy.
After all, what value would our expertise hold if it did not uplift those who need it the most?
We would not be able to do the work we do without our volunteers.
Our volunteers don’t just support our work— they make it possible.
At EWB (SG), we welcome volunteers
year-round from engineers, finance professionals, students to anyone passionate about creating change.
If you’re ready to make an impact, join us!
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Our Impact
TAPUL, THE PHILIPPINES
We are constructing a pedestrian bridge for the Tapul community in the Philippines, who are facing difficulty in accessing healthcare, education, and in the movement of goods, across the Ulot River. The bridge construction will increase their accessibility to goods and services.
ACRES
We are designing and implementing a Communication Vessel Filtration System to replace the current filtration system ACRES uses for their water tubs holding Pig-Nosed Turtles. This new filtration system will be more cost and labour efficient as it is less likely to be damaged by the turtles.
BUNGAMATI, NEPAL
We installed a rainwater harvesting system for the Peace Child Ministry (PCM) Hostel with the aim of improving the water sanitation and storage.
Harnessed the collective expertise of the team, we also replaced plug point sockets and improved the Wi-Fi connectivity in the additional building of the hostel, ensuring that the children can fully utilise the extended space for their online lessons.
