SDG 7
Energy access
Solar, storage and productive-use energy for homes, schools and health centres.
Engineering with communities.
Next event
Charging Ahead: Making Sense of Rwanda's EV Battery Interoperability Mandate
6 Nov 2026 · Digital Transformation Center Rwanda, Kigali
About us
IEEE SIGHT — the Special Interest Group on Humanitarian Technology — is a global network of IEEE volunteers who partner with under-served communities and local organisations to use technology for sustainable development.
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Where we put engineering to work
SDG 6
Clean water
Water pumping, treatment and monitoring for rural communities.
SDG 4
Education & digital inclusion
Connectivity, devices and STEM outreach for schools.
SDG 3
Health technology
Reliable power and simple technologies for clinics and health posts.
Recent events
17Jul 2026
Community
IEEE Rwanda Subsection Launch & Societies Engagement Forum
Digital Transformation Center Rwanda, KigaliOrganised by IEEE Rwanda Subsection
Leadership
Akabway Rurangwa
Chair
Akebert Arefaine
Vice Chair
Samuel Chukwuma
Secretary
Patricia Murira
Treasurer
Get involved
No humanitarian experience needed — engineers, students and non-engineers all bring something useful.