OUR SERVICES

Building Health, Safety, and Dignity Through Essential Services

Displacement strains entire communities and the systems they rely on, from water and sanitation to energy, shelter, and education. Solidarity Engineering’s programs are designed to strengthen these life-saving systems, supporting displaced people and the host communities navigating crisis together. Our work adapts as needs evolve, responding to urgent conditions while building stability that lasts.

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WASH

WATER, SANITATION, & HYGIENE

Access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene is foundational to public health, safety, and dignity — especially in displacement settings where existing systems are overwhelmed. When WASH infrastructure fails, disease spreads quickly, and both displaced families and the host communities sharing these systems are put at risk.

Solidarity Engineering’s WASH program strengthens life-saving systems in informal encampments, formal shelters, and surrounding communities — adapting to urgent conditions while building solutions that can last as needs evolve.

Our WASH Work Includes:

Safe Water Access

From emergency water trucking during acute crises to constructing, expanding, and maintaining large-scale water systems, we ensure reliable access to clean water where systems are under strain.

Hygienic WASH Facilities

We design, install, and maintain sanitation infrastructure that protects health and restores dignity, including:

Portable toilets and permanent bathroom blocks
Showers, laundry facilities, and handwashing stations

These facilities are built for shared use, durability, and ongoing maintenance — not short-term fixes.

Personal & Household Hygiene

Access to hygiene supplies is critical for preventing illness and supporting daily well-being. We distribute:

Soap, hand sanitizer, shampoo, and laundry detergent
Menstrual health supplies, kits, and educational resources
Diapers, wipes, baby clothing, and postpartum supplies for mothers and newborns

Sanitation & Disease Prevention

To reduce environmental health risks, our programs also provide:

Toilet paper and cleaning supplies
Insect control and sanitation measures

Why This Matters

When water flows, sanitation is safe, and hygiene is accessible, communities are healthier, safer, and more resilient — even in the midst of displacement. By strengthening WASH systems, we help protect public health for everyone who depends on them.

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provide:

source water assessment
emergency water provision
water treatment
water storage tanks
water towers
water distribution systems
water quality testing

why?

We all know there is no life without water. Displaced populations face disproportionate challenges in accessing safe drinking water. Having adequate water supply and management is critical in overcrowded shelters and camps.

Intense water insecurity that is often experienced by displaced populations both increases the risk of waterborne diseases, putting public health in danger, and can strain the water resources of host communities. Solidarity works in water stressed areas, and unless water is responsibility managed, increased populations and water scarcity have compounding effects.

Believing in protecting both the planet and its people, Solidarity prioritizes ensuring access to safe, consistent, and reliable water sources.

Shelter + Safety

Shelter & Safety

Reliable infrastructure is the foundation of community health, safety, and resilience — especially in displacement settings where systems are stretched beyond capacity. When shelter, drainage, and energy systems fail, risks increase not only for displaced families, but also for the host communities sharing space, resources, and infrastructure.

Solidarity Engineering designs and implements shelter and safety solutions that respond to immediate risk while strengthening systems communities depend on long-term. Our work adapts to each setting — from large-scale shelters to technical support for smaller, community-led spaces.

Our Shelter & Safety Work Includes:

Shelter Construction & Support

We build and support shelters that provide safe, dignified space during displacement and resettlement — including large-scale shelters and technical assistance for locally operated facilities.

Drainage & Flood Mitigation

Poor drainage increases flooding and waterborne disease risk. We design and maintain drainage systems that manage stormwater and wastewater, protecting health across shared environments.

Shade & Communal Structures

In extreme heat and harsh weather, shaded, well-designed spaces are critical for safety and well-being. We construct shade structures that offer relief and create safer communal gathering areas.

Solar Power & Energy Access

Reliable lighting and power reduce safety risks and improve daily life. We install solar energy solutions where electricity is limited, supporting safer shelters, communal areas, and essential services.

Emergency & Basic Supplies

When conditions are unstable, immediate supplies help reduce harm and restore a sense of security. We provide:

Blankets, warm clothing, and tarps for extreme weather protection
Flashlights and solar lanterns to increase safety in low-light environments

Why This Matters

Safe shelter and reliable infrastructure reduce exposure to harm, prevent illness, and create stability during times of uncertainty. By strengthening these systems, we help communities — displaced and host alike — move from survival toward resilience.

Play
& STEM

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, & MATHEMATICS

Play & STEM Education

For children, play is not a luxury — it is essential for healthy brain development, emotional regulation, and recovery from trauma. In displacement settings, access to safe, supportive spaces to play and learn is often rare, placing additional strain on children, caregivers, and the communities supporting them.

Solidarity Engineering’s Play & STEM Education program creates safe, joyful spaces and learning opportunities that support children’s well-being while strengthening community resilience — benefiting displaced children and the host communities where they are growing up side by side.

Our Play & STEM Work Includes:

Safe Spaces to Play

We design and build community play spaces — from larger play parks to smaller neighborhood and backyard installations — giving children a safe place to move, imagine, and simply be kids again. These shared spaces foster connection, routine, and a sense of normalcy for families navigating crisis.

Hands-On STEM Learning

Through interactive, age-appropriate STEM activities, we spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence. These sessions support learning continuity, problem-solving, and critical thinking — skills that help children adapt and thrive even in uncertain environments.

Educational & Comfort Supplies

To support learning and emotional well-being, we provide:

Books and educational materials
School supplies
Toys and games
Stuffed animals and other comfort items

Why This Matters

Play and learning are powerful public health tools. When children have safe spaces to play and opportunities to learn, stress decreases, social bonds strengthen, and communities become more resilient. By investing in joy, creativity, and education, we help build healthier futures — even in the midst of displacement.

Data +
Advocacy

Technology & Tools for People-Powered Advocacy

At Solidarity Engineering, technology is not just something we use — it is part of how we bear witness to humanitarian crises, uplift the voices of displaced people, and advocate for real systems change.

Our approach blends engineering expertise, community-driven data, ethical storytelling, and responsible tech usage. Every tool helps us document reality with accuracy and dignity so that communities on the move are seen, understood, and supported.

Tech That Serves People First

Whether we’re mapping a shelter, using drones to understand a floodplain, or filming a community meeting, our guiding question is always the same:
“Does this uplift dignity and support community-defined needs?”

Technology is woven into our engineering, monitoring, advocacy, and communications — but never used without purpose, consent, or care.

Geospatial Technology: Mapping Crisis, Informing Solutions

ArcGIS Ecosystem

We use the ArcGIS platform to understand complex humanitarian landscapes and support engineering decisions.

Our toolkit includes:

ArcGIS Online – Mapping services, risks, infrastructure, and shelters
Survey123 – Secure, multilingual surveys for community-informed data
Field Maps – Real-time tracking of bathrooms, lighting, water points, and safety concerns
Dashboards – For quick monitoring of distributions and infrastructure performance
StoryMaps – To transform data into compelling advocacy narratives