INFORMATION FOR CHAPTERS

Points of Contact:
If you are a chapter with a project, your main points of contact with EWB-USA will be the following:

• Chapter Relations Manager (CRM): who helps with chapter, fundraising, project and just general questions
• Project Manager: who helps with technical questions
• Liaison: who helps with questions about the country in which you are working.

These people can help your chapter find a professional mentor or someone with expertise in a particular area for your project, and help with logistics overseas. 

Starting a Project
There are two ways chapters can Start an EWB-USA Project: 1) Submit a new project application to EWB-USA or 2) Apply for an open project. 

EWB-USA also has research projects for chapters to acquire to help create technological solutions for everyday developing world challenges.

EWB-USA projects can make great senior design projects.

Project Process:
If your chapter already has a project, your chapter will work directly with the host community or NGO in order to develop the detailed design and work out travel details. See the Project Process page for more information on timelines and managing expectations.

Prior to traveling, the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) must review all logistical and technical trip information.  Upon returning, EWB-USA asks for a report of your chapter's trip.  See the TAC and Travel page for more information.

Technical Leads/Professional Mentors:
Technical Leads/Professional Mentors are members of the project team who have the appropriate technical background to oversee the technical aspects of a project.  The term "Professional Mentor" is used io describe a student chapter's technical lead.  There can be Technical Leads/Professional Mentors on a project.

More Important Information:

• See the TAC and Travel Page for travel information and submission deadlines
• Please review Section 5 and 6 of the EWB-USA Sourcebook for how to manage an EWB-USA project and Section 6 for travel information.
• EWB-USA Technical Guidelines were written specifically for EWB-USA projects.  There are guidelines on water resources, construction, energy, and many others. 
  
• There are many ways for chapters to fundraise for their projects.  There are more ideas and more discounts if you login to the MyEWB section and go to fundraising there.