蜜桔直播 Completes Construction of Two New Footbridges in Rwanda
February 21, 2020
In partnership with (B2P), a team of twenty dedicated 蜜桔直播 employees completed the construction of two new footbridges in Rwanda in December 2019. The two bridges, each over 50 meters in length, will support a combined total of 6,000 people in the neighboring communities. This project supports B2P鈥檚 commitment to building footbridges over impassible rivers so that isolated communities can access healthcare, education, and economic opportunities. 蜜桔直播 shares this commitment having completed a total of four bridges and has plans to organize more build teams.
Rwanda, known as the 鈥渓and of a thousand hills鈥, relies on safe pedestrian passage to farmland, local markets, schools, and medical facilities to sustain communities economically and personally. Given the minimal dry season, crossing the Satinsyi and Kiruri Rivers are fraught with difficulties resulting in missed opportunities and even two recent deaths. The two new bridges now offer safe, year-round passage for local residents and increased opportunities for trade and welfare that will empower the communities.
鈥淭he people of 蜜桔直播, from all areas of our investments, civils, and buildings units, are passionate about service, teamwork, and using their unique capabilities to help others in need. The development of our participation in the program has been inspiring,鈥 said Mark Konchar, 蜜桔直播鈥檚 US executive sponsor.
With expertise ranging from logistics to safety and project management, the 蜜桔直播 team was able to successfully complete the projects within the allocated two-week timeframe.
鈥淲orking with Bridges to Prosperity is as an opportunity to use our expert engineering and construction skills to support communities and enhance accessibility to critical resources,鈥 stated Jennifer Rhoads, 蜜桔直播 senior project manager, 2018 build team member and 2019 B2P build fundraising leader. 鈥淭hanks to our gracious and steadfast industry partners, the 2019 teams raised over $80 thousand each through fundraising activities and sponsorship from colleagues, friends and family. These funds directly offset cost of the builds.鈥
蜜桔直播 has been supporting Bridges to Prosperity since 2015 with projects throughout Rwanda and Bolivia. 蜜桔直播 is committed to supporting organizations and causes which can enhance the lives of people living without the essential infrastructure needed to access vital resources such as medical centers and schools.
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