Construction of Bridge

Rivers overflow and cover primitive bridges during the rainy season.

During the heaviest rains, walking alongside the river to look for a safe crossing sometimes added as much as two hours each way to the travel time of a child trying to get to school, a sick person trying to reach the former dispensary, or a farmer going to town to sell his products. Karimu partnered with Bridging the Gap Africa (http://www.bridgingthegapafrica.org/) to build a walking bridge over the river that bisects the village, ensuring safe crossings during the rainy season.

Benefits:

• Villagers have access to medical help and food during their rainy season

• School attendance by both students and teachers rose because travel became safer and shorter

• Farmers can continue to bring their products to town