2024 in review: A Year of Innovation and Impact with EWB-SWE! ✨
2024 has been an inspiring year filled with impactful initiatives, new partnerships, and remarkable achievements! Here’s a selection of highlights from the past year. We wish you a fantastic 2025! What do you remember most from the year? Comment below!

FIRST QUARTER

Celebrating Mavuno Girls’ Academic Success – January 19
Mavuno Modal Girls’ Secondary School ranked 53rd out of 5,060 Tanzanian schools in national exams. This milestone reflects the transformative power of education in underserved communities.

Polhem Prize Donation – January 22
Staffan Truvé, co-winner of the prestigious Polhem Prize, donated his share to EWB-SWE, empowering our work in humanitarian engineering and sustainable solutions.

Sustainable Engineering Week – February 5-9
We celebrated sustainability through events across four cities, engaging engineers, students, and professionals in dialogues on innovative solutions.

WASH Project Expansion in Tanzania – March 1
With support from the Alstom Foundation, EWB-SWE expanded its WASH initiatives, improving water access, sanitation, and menstrual hygiene for thousands of students in Tanzanian schools.

Partnership with IT for Children in Ghana – March 5
EWB-SWE partnered with IT for Children to support digital literacy among students and teachers in Ghana, offering mentorship in robotics, web development, and animation.

New Media Monitoring Partnership – March 11
We partnered with NewsMachine to launch a global press room, enhancing our ability to share impactful stories and updates internationally.

Advocating for Civil Society Aid Projects – March 26
EWB-SWE, along with 69 civil society representatives, contributed to a debate article opposing the government’s proposed increase in co-financing requirements for aid projects.

SECOND QUARTER

Featuring in Queen Silvia’s CATCH Commemorative Book – April 3
We were honored to feature in a commemorative book celebrating the decade-long contributions of Queen Silvia's Foundation, supporting transformative educational projects.

Annual Meeting of EWB-SWE – April 25

Welcoming Kadesjös as new supporting partner – May 3

Collaborating with WOW Foundations – May 7
Our partnership with WOW Foundations fosters inclusion and professional development for immigrant women and international students in engineering.

Our first Missing Maps Mapathon in 2024 was held – in May 14

Water Treatment Solutions in Chile – May 16
EWB-SWE announced a partnership with Ingeniería Sin Fronteras Chile to develop sustainable water treatment solutions for vulnerable communities in Valparaíso.

Welcoming Rörkraft as new partner – May 28

Fundraising for Mavuno School Solar Panels – June 4
We intensified efforts to install solar panels at the Mavuno School, creating a stable and sustainable learning environment for girls in Tanzania.

ACCESS Forum in Stockholm – June 10-14
EWB-SWE joined discussions on science diplomacy and sustainability at the ACCESS Forum, strengthening Swedish-Chilean partnerships.

WASH Project Progress in Tanzania – June 14
Our WASH initiative in Tanzania made significant progress with the installation of rainwater harvesting systems and capacity-building workshops, directly benefiting over 4,700 students and teachers.

International Women in Engineering Day – June 23
We celebrated the achievements of women engineers like Taline Forsberg and Anne Sankari, from Sandvik, highlighting their contributions to sustainable engineering.

THIRD QUARTER

We presented our half-year report – July 10.

Mavuno Project 30th Anniversary – August 23
We celebrated 30 years of partnership with the Mavuno Project in Tanzania, reflecting on shared successes in education, water systems, and solar energy.

Frihamnsdagarna in Gothenburg – August 29-31
At Frihamnsdagarna, we engaged visitors through seminars and workshops, promoting the role of engineering in societal change.

“How to Solve the Problem" Podcast Feature – August 29
Tommy Lindström shared insights on turning sewage into irrigation water and biodiesel in Chile during this inspiring podcast episode.

Seminar on Water Challenges in Latin America – September 3
EWB-SWE co-hosted a high-level seminar with NILAS, addressing water challenges and sustainable solutions for resilience in Latin America.

SEB Next Awards Finals – September 5
EWB-SWE proudly represented the engineering community, showcasing our impactful initiatives during the prestigious SEB Next Awards finals.

EWB-SWE Information meetings for new members and volunteers – 9 & 12 September

EWB-SWE & Sandvik mentorship programme pilot started – September 27

FOURTH QUARTER

Virtual Missing Maps Mapathon – November 26
With over 35 participants, our Mapathon focused on mapping critical areas in India, supporting humanitarian aid and disaster resilience efforts.

New Collaboration with Architects Without Borders Sweden – December 11
This partnership combines engineering and architectural expertise to advance sustainable, equitable development projects globally.

Empowering Girls’ Education in Tanzania – December 11
Thanks to a generous donation from Sandvik, honoring Bolidens’ 100-year anniversary, critical facilities at Mavuno Upper-Level Secondary High School for Girls in Karagwe are closer to completion.

Ingenjörsdagen 2024 – December 13
At Ingenjörsdagen, we explored cutting-edge technologies like robotics and connected with engineers and innovators on sustainability topics.

Welcoming Westermo as a New Supporting Partner – December 13
Westermo joined as a partner, bringing their expertise in industrial communication to advance EWB-SWE’s mission of sustainable development.