EIA’s Industry Program provides companies and engineering & construction professionals with an opportunity to engage their skills and expertise to impact communities in developing countries.

 

The need

The World Bank estimates that one billion people around the world lack year-round, safe access to essential resources. By the addition of a pedestrian bridge to a community’s infrastructure, children are able to safely access school and parents are able to safely access job opportunities and health clinics to provide and care for their families. EIA’s Bridge Program specializes in the design and construction of these pedestrian bridges that empower communities.

building bridges with eia

While the EIA Bridge Program has completed over 110 bridges since its inception in 2006, there is still a growing need for more bridges. We need your help to construct more bridges!

Teams on EIA “Industry Builds” are comprised of professional volunteers from one or more companies. Volunteers spend 10-14 days living and working alongside the community and local EIA staff, pouring anchors, hoisting cables, placing decking, and making new friends and new memories while completing a bridge that will change lives for generations to come. Food, lodging, transportation, and pre-travel preparation are coordinated by EIA. Our volunteers consistently rank their builds among the most meaningful experiences of their lives. While each build typically has around 10 volunteers, companies can send as many employees as desired. Individuals without company support can join as well.

Join your peers as an Industry travel Partner


learn more

Download EIA’s Industry Program Overview - This document provides a general overview of the history and impact of Engineers In Action.

Download EIA’s Industry Program Binder - This document provides a detailed and thorough explanation of the EIA Industry Program.


contact

To learn more, you can directly email members from our team below or you can contact us here.

Ethan Gingerich | Bridge Program Director | ethan.gingerich@engineersinaction.org