Building a Better World
All of our work at IEEE is in service of our mission: To advance technology for the benefit of humanity.
IEEE members combine vision and philanthropy into action, working to solve global challenges and fund projects that create meaningful impact. From our humanitarian outreach to climate change initiatives, we use our collective expertise to drive technology forward and build a better, more sustainable world.
The EPICS in IEEE program provides nonprofit organizations with technology to improve and deliver community services while broadening undergraduate students’ hands-on experience.
"IEEE’s leading role in fostering technological innovation includes the responsibility to apply our expertise and efforts to critical public imperative activities, such as education, standards, public policy, history, sustainability, and more, where our technologies are of significant public impact."
IEEE’s Impact by the Numbers
Across IEEE, members are engaged in efforts that work to solve global challenges.
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Our Humanitarian Work Aims to Engineer a Better Future
IEEE supports member-led programs which apply technology to address global challenges.
Bringing together engineers, educators, and volunteers, IEEE Smart Village uplifts energy-impoverished communities with electrification and entrepreneurship.
IEEE’s mobile emergency relief program assists victims of natural disasters with short-term communications and power solutions.
Focused on funding projects that address United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Tech4Good helps members use technology to address the needs of their local community.
This global network of IEEE volunteers partners with local organizations to leverage technology for sustainable development.
IEEE Foundation: The Heart of IEEE’s Global Charitable Giving
As IEEE’s philanthropic partner, the IEEE Foundation turns the contributions of our members and donors into social impact, advancing our mission across the globe. The Foundation supports over 220 member-led initiatives—programs that improve access to technology, support future innovators, and enhance technological literacy. Learn how the value of your time, expertise, or financial support can help advance technology for the benefit of humanity.
Working Together to Fight the Effects of Climate Change
Our Climate Change Initiative brings together diverse IEEE groups focused on sectors such as sustainable energy, climate-resilient infrastructure, wildfire mitigation, and ozone recovery to drive impactful action. Learn how IEEE is working to fight the effects of climate change.
Inspiring the Next Generation of Technologists
From the youngest learners to recent graduates, IEEE educational programs nurture the STEM professionals of tomorrow.
IEEE’s TryEngineering.org funded 53 school STEM education programs in developing countries.
More than 11,000 college students have participated in the service-learning program Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) in IEEE.
The IEEE Foundation awards scholarships and grants to help remove financial barriers for high-achieving students and young professionals.
IEEE Scholarships and Grants Keep Tomorrow’s Innovators Focused on the Future
IEEE Engineers developed solar fruit-drying equipment and an irrigation system to help support a local community through sustainable farming.
“The connections, the technical support, the feeling of contributing to a better world through technology is what keeps me loyal to the IEEE.”
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