New collab with Architects Without Borders Sweden

Engineers Without Borders Sweden (EWB-SWE) is pleased to announce a new collaboration with Architects Without Borders Sweden (ASF-Sweden) to advance sustainable and equitable development in the built environment. This partnership aims to leverage the combined expertise of both organisations to create impactful solutions for communities in need.

ASF-Sweden, founded in 2006, is a non-profit, non-religious, and non-political organisation dedicated to improving access to safe, sustainable, and equitable development of the built environment, both locally and globally. They work on projects ranging from placemaking in informal settlements to constructing essential community buildings, always emphasising participatory design in collaboration with local communities.

Emma Shepherdson, Chairperson of ASF-Sweden, expressed her enthusiasm for the partnership:

“We are pleased to collaborate with Engineers Without Borders Sweden in contributing to the global effort toward sustainable and equitable development of the built environment. Together, we can combine our expertise in architecture and engineering to create meaningful solutions that empower communities and foster positive change through interdisciplinary teamwork.”

Caroline Edelstam, Secretary General of EWB-SWE, echoed this sentiment:

“We are excited to collaborate with Architects Without Borders Sweden to promote sustainable and equitable development. By combining our expertise in engineering and architecture, we can support communities with impactful and meaningful solutions where they are most needed. Architects Without Borders plays a crucial role in creating inclusive, culturally sensitive, and sustainable designs that empower communities and enhance the quality of life for the most vulnerable populations.”

This collaboration represents a significant step toward achieving shared goals of sustainability and equity in development projects. By uniting the strengths of both organisations, EWB-SWE and ASF-Sweden aim to implement projects that not only address immediate needs but also contribute to long-term community resilience and empowerment.

For more information about ASF-Sweden and their initiatives, please visit their website.