EWB-SWE and Sveriges Ingenjörer partner to boost voter turnout and global sustainability
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Through a renewed collaboration between Engineers Without Borders Sweden and Sveriges Ingenjörer [Engineers of Sweden], member engagementis being transformed into concrete developmentinitiatives. During the Ingenjörsvalet 2026 in April [the Engineering Election], every vote cast represents a direct contribution to projects that strengthen local communities and build a sustainable future.
A joint effort for a sustainable future
Sveriges Ingenjörer is the country’s largest union and professional organization for graduate engineers. During the election, members have the opportunity to influence the organization's direction for the next four years by electing the General Assembly – while simultaneously contributing to the work of Engineers Without Borders Sweden.
For Engineers Without Borders Sweden, this partnership represents a vital opportunity to scale up efforts for a more sustainable world through engineering. At the same time, the goal is to reach more engineers in Sweden who wish to get involved and contribute to our projects.
This is not the first time the organizations have joined forces. In the previous 2022 election, member votes generated over SEK 120,000 for the work of Engineers Without Borders Sweden. For this year’s election, the goal is to increase the number of votes and surpass the previous result.
Why you should vote in the election
The funds raised through the Engineering Election go directly to the work of Engineers Without Borders Sweden – ranging from inspiring young people in Sweden to pursue technical careers, to securing access to clean water, education, and sustainable energy in international projects.
Marianne Grauers, Engineers without borders sweden
"Every vote in the Engineering Election matters. Through our collaboration with Sveriges Ingenjörer, we gain the resources to scale our projects and make a real difference where the needs are greatest," says Marianne Grauers, Secretary General of Engineers Without Borders Sweden.
"We are proud to continue our partnership. It gives our members an added dimension to their union engagement – allowing them to contribute their voice to both strengthened member influence in Sweden and sustainable development internationally," says Ulrika Lindstrand, President of Sveriges Ingenjörer.
Ulrika Lindstrand, Sveriges Ingenjörer
Fast Facts — Ingenjörsvalet 2026
When: The election takes place between April 10 and April 30.
How: Voting is conducted digitally via Sveriges Ingenjörer’s voting platform.
Why: By voting, members elect the General Assembly for Sveriges Ingenjörer. For every vote cast, the association donates SEK 10 directly to Engineers Without Borders Sweden.
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