our work
We use science to improve the quality of life in communities most in need.
Our Goals
Projects & Initatives
How We Are Different
Our Goals
Chemists Without Borders is a humanitarian organization driven by a foundational belief: that everyone deserves access to clean drinking water, clear fresh air, and uncontaminated soil for agriculture. We partner with impoverished communities, funding entities, and other non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to achieve this vision.
Our goals focus on applying scientific expertise and building lasting local capacity.
Advance Scientific Literacy
We are committed to expanding scientific knowledge within communities. This includes mentoring students and educators to pursue and excel in science, fostering a culture of curiosity and expertise.
Facilitate Knowledge Sharing
We enable crucial academic partnerships and knowledge exchange to ensure that proven, sustainable scientific solutions are made accessible where they are needed most.
Build Sustainable Solutions
We pride ourselves on respecting local culture and leveraging native knowledge. By applying scientific expertise in a culturally sensitive way, we empower communities to design and manage solutions for their immediate and long-term environmental and health challenges.
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Projects & Impact
By connecting scientific expertise with on-the-ground needs, we help build a healthier, cleaner, and more sustainable world for everyone. Select an area of focus to learn more about our projects and initiatives.
Clean Water Initiatives
The aim of the clean water initiative is to make clean and safe drinking water and sanitation facilities available to everyone.
Education Initiatives
Access to quality education is a fundamental human right and is especially challenging in rural communities.
Empowering the Next Generation
We are dedicated to developing bridge-builders—the scientists, leaders, and humanitarians needed globally.
How We Are Different: Driven by Community
Our approach begins and ends with people. While science is our primary tool, it is not our end goal—the well-being of the community is. We believe the most effective and sustainable humanitarian work happens with a community, not for a community.
This means our first step is always to listen. We work to understand the unique culture, knowledge, and needs of the people we serve. By building genuine connections and placing community voices at the center of every project, we ensure our scientific interventions are relevant, respectful, and empowering. This collaborative spirit drives our service, leading to solutions that communities can eventually own and sustain themselves.