Volunteer Database

"The beginning of wisdom is the admission of one's own lack of knowledge. As long as we think we know, when in fact we do not, we shall continue to go to the poor and demonstrate to them all the marvelous things they could do if they were already rich...Find out what people do and help them do it better." (E.F. Schumacher)

The Humanitarian Engineers' Registry (Version 4.1) provides a link between those in needs and those who could provide services, technologies, and solutions to eradicate poverty in communities around the world. The registry was created as a dire need to help the various communities affected by the Tsunami on December 26, 2004. It is also used for all reconstruction and humanitarian projects around the world.

Access to the registry is free and open to individuals interested in registering their skills for the benefit of others and to organizations involved in poverty reduction. The registry list includes professionals (active and retired), students (in their junior or senior years with experience only), NGOs, humanitarian organizations, etc. The registry is provided as a free service from the EWB-I network and was designed by Greg Willson. It is also a work in progress and its functionality is expected to improve over time.

Disclaimer: EWB-I is not responsible for the completeness and the accuracy of the registry. Further, it does not certify or warrant the credentials, competency, and skill level of those listed in the registry. The credentials of all volunteers must be carefully checked by organizations and/or individuals seeking help.

Reminder: This registry should be used for the sole purpose it was created for, i.e. create a link between those in needs and those who can respond to the needs. It should not be used to distribute spam and advertise commercial products or services. Unauthorized use of this registry is illegal.

Questions, comments and suggestions to improve the registry and requests for posting messages for distribution to the registry  recipients can be sent to Greg Willson and Bernard Amadei.

Other International Volunteers' Registries

Confederation of European Senior Expert Services (CESES)
Registered Engineers in Development Relief (RedR)
Engineers Supporting the Developing World (Institution of Engineers of Ireland)
ReliefWeb from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)