We’re thrilled to announce a new phase of our partnership with Engineers Without Borders Delaware Professional Chapter (EWB). After 7 years together, the volunteer engineers decided they wanted to work exclusively in Kenya with Water is Life Kenya. EWB will now be known as WILK-TEC, “TEC” standing for “Technical Engineering Committee.”
We decided that bringing our organizations together would make our partnership even more beneficial. Through this new model, both WILK and WILK-TEC can work more effectively as they establish more rainwater harvesting projects. Now, as we join forces, we can continue to Kenyans bloom through love and water.
A portion of the rainwater harvesting system and water storage at Imurtot.
A Partnership Years in the Making
Kim Teoli, who worked with WILK under EWB, is enthusiastic about the collaboration.
“WILK’s passion for their work has spread to our engineering team, and at this point, I can’t imagine partnering with anyone else. I’m excited to join the WILK team, and I know that we’ll be able to get even more done as one organization.”
Kim Teoli, Principal Contract Manager, Pepco Holdings
WILK-TEC’s mission is to leverage the expertise of dedicated professionals to design, develop, and implement sustainable water projects in Kenya. Committed to fostering positive transformation, they strive to improve access to clean water sources, enhance sanitation practices, and uplift local communities by combining technical innovation, cultural sensitivity, and collaborative partnerships.
Building on Past Success, Together
Throughout the years, this group of engineers has provided great technical expertise, and energetic, fun, willing, and enthusiastic volunteers from many engineering disciplines. They designed a replicable rainwater system at Imurtot that will be implemented at other sites, providing clean water for students to improve their education and well-being.
In 2016, EWB visited Imurtot to determine how to construct a robust, reliable water storage system, a project they completed in 2020. Earlier this year, EWB had the chance to revisit Imurtot to complete repairs and scout new locations to implement their rainwater system.
Successful partnerships bring out the best in the parties, maximize strengths, and help us reach our shared goals. This has surely been the case with this gracious team of engineers. Join us in welcoming WILK-TEC to the WILK family!
The engineering team working to install gutters at Imurtot. When we say they’re experts, we mean it!
Supporting WILK-TEC
You can support WILK-TEC directly by visiting their giving page here.
WILK-TEC is always looking for new members and volunteers. They are not just an engineering organization–there are plenty of opportunities for non-engineering experience, such as health, education, graphic design, language, business, and many other backgrounds. WILK-TEC also has plenty of opportunities to support both local and international communities.
To get involved, email the team at wilktec@waterislifekenya.org.
