Project #028

Location: Rwanda, near Lake Muhazi, 50 kilometers east of Kigali
Bridge Sponsor: Rotary Clubs of Newport News, Virginia and Kigali-Virunga, Rwanda
University Sponsor: KIST - Kigali Institute of Science and Technology
On-site B2P volunteer design & construction support: Chris Rollins (B2P Board Member) & Michael Patterson
Other support: Local Kigali Radio Station for towers, and local power
company for cable

Bridge name: Muhazi Bridge
River name: This is a crossing over a wetland marsh that extends miles up from the edge of Lake Muhazi.
Bridge span: 65.5 meters / 215 feet
Population served by bridge: 1,000 people

Bridge Story: Rwanda is still reeling under the weight of the mass genocide that occurred in 1990's. Though the economy has rebounded to pre-genocide levels, rural poverty rates are higher than before, especially among women. This bridge will greatly assist this local village with economic growth. For example, the new span will shorten the distance to market from 12 km to about 6 km. Local children will have access to schools, and the sick quicker access to clinics.

mission statement. bridges to prosperity is a volunteer based charity that seeks to empower poor african, asian and south american rural communities through footbridge building , thereby advancing personal responsibility, community public works, economic prosperity, and access to schools, clinics, jobs, and markets.

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