African project
Kukibuye Footbridge – Rwanda
ootbridge in Rwanda
mmer building a pedestrian
chools, markets, and health
were killed and seven were
River near the northwestern
e partnered with Bridges to
dges to improve the lives of
£45 000 to cover the cost of
undraising to contribute an
ditional £6 000 to the effort.
T
he people of Kukibuye have already prepared
the foundations for the 42-meter suspension
bridge in advance of the construction phase,
which runs from July 18 to 31. The team will
be working in close collaboration with the
community throughout construction to share
knowledge on building safe, efficient, and locally
appropriate footbridges.
Phil Borowiec, Arup engineer and Bridges to
Prosperity trustee, said, “Arup have worked with Bridges to
Prosperity for the last 5 years to help build these essential
links that reconnect communities and provide safe passage
for so many people. It’s a tremendously rewarding experience
working with the local community and seeing first-hand the
significant positive impact the bridge makes to their daily
lives. We’re really pleased to partner with Bechtel this year,
and we look forward to continuing our great work together.”
PROJECT TEAM
“Bechtel volunteers bring extensive experience and passion
to this project for the citizens of Kukibuye. Our employee
volunteers have partnered with Engineers Without Borders
to help improve the lives of local citizens on projects in nine
countries—bringing needed infrastructure to thousands of
people. We are delighted to engage in this first assignment
with Bridges to Prosperity and to team with Arup in this
important work that will have a lasting impact on the village,”
said Charlene Wheeless, Principal Vice President of Global
Corporate Affairs for Bechtel Corporation.