EWB-Israel is a non-profit organization and a social startup that strives to promote the quality of life in Israel and around the world through human-centered engineering projects that empower communities to meet their basic human needs. EWB's alumni serve as agents of change in the ecosystem of impact entrepreneurship in Israel and around the world. The organization is based on the voluntary action of Israeli engineers and scientists and is part of a global network of active volunteers dedicated to the common vision of community development through engineering solutions. The Israeli headquarters provides coordination and guidance to field teams active in Israel, Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia, Nepal and India, from inception throughout the project completion. The Israeli organization acts as an accelerator for EWB's students, out of a belief that students are a powerful source of advancement when given the right tools, opportunities and practice conditions.