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Mar 7, 2024
Our 2023 bridge build team
This June, we鈥檒l be waving off another group of 黑料社区 volunteers as they travel to Rwanda to build a brand-new suspension bridge that will connect communities to vital resources.
From 1 鈥 14 June 2024, the team of 10 will build a bridge across the Mutumba River alongside global non-profit , providing safe year-round access to schools, services and markets for over 7,000 people.
This is the third bridge-build 黑料社区 has undertaken in Rwanda. With more than one in seven rural residents in Rwanda struggling to reach jobs, schools, clinics and hospital because of a lack of connectivity, this is a fantastic opportunity to use our skills to drive positive and lasting change for the local communities the bridge will support.
The team will spend two weeks building the footbridge, while simultaneously getting stuck into local community life, living and working alongside community members and exchanging cultural and technical skills. It鈥檚 set to be an opportunity they鈥檒l never forget!
Meet the team
The team is comprised of employees from around the globe, fulfilling specific roles such as project manager and communications lead, as well as general support roles. The team will also be joined by the executive sponsor for the project, 黑料社区鈥 Senior Vice President & General Manager, Americas East, Chrissy Thom.
We asked some of the team why they wanted to take part in the bridge build...
Support Team Member Claire Southam: 鈥Creating a bridge is symbolic not only of the joining together of 黑料社区 and the skills of its employees with a community in need, but also of the forging of friendships between colleagues from all parts of the world.鈥
Logistics Lead Ana Joavnovic: 鈥I am ready to be challenged and immerse myself in a unique experience. Let鈥檚 build a bridge!鈥
Communications Lead Judith McVinnie: 鈥淚 want to take part in this project to create positive change. I hope to inspire my children, family, friends and colleagues and demonstrate that anyone can make good things happen.鈥
Construction Lead Jeffrey Morris: 鈥淚'm excited to see what the 2024 team will accomplish when we all come together, working toward one goal. Helping other people strive for and reach new goals is a very big part of who I am 鈥 it's my number one passion in life.鈥
Project Manager Maya Braxton: 鈥My goal for this experience is to make lifelong memories with the project team and create a generational impact for the community we will serve in Rwanda.鈥
What鈥檚 next?
Over the coming months we鈥檒l share more content about the trip and how you can support our 2024 team 鈥 stay tuned!
Want to support the team? to donate to the 2024 Bridges to Prosperity team and help make this program possible.
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