The mobility that we often take for granted in the United States can be a life-giving tool for people in developing nations. BUVs open up possibilities for faster water delivery to remote villages, for quickened access to medical care, and for the safe transport of people and goods through rugged terrain. There are over 90 BUVs serving in 19 countries across Africa and Central America.
Kids in Senegal riding in a BUV
Here are a few of our stories we love to share:
- Amoce in Savanette, Haiti: In the fall of 2008, all of Haiti was hit with Hurricanes Gu stav and Hannah.The deluge destroyed the bridge at Mirogaine, cutting 1.5 million Haitians off from the port, food, water, gasoline and medical care. The bridge did not open weeks and most of my team members lost major weight.
- Mama Cecelia in Malawi: Our group was up to 20 and we were headed for a meeting that was described as “just near.” After about 30 miles on a dusty, pot-holed bush road I asked the man beside me who in the world they could think the meeting was “just near.”
- BUV Ambulance in Malawi: A woman delivered a child on her way to the clinic. She was trying to walk from her home, over seven miles away up in the hills, but ran out of time.
- Lizbeth in Costa Rica: The BUV has again served as an ambulance. I was up the hill in Jazmín yesterday and a lady called Lizbeth was having some kind of attack and crying and complaining of much pain.
- Issah in Ghana: Issah is a 26 year old man from Ghana, Africa. He cares for his aging, and nearly blind father and his younger brother’s family. He owns a farm where he raises yams and cassavas. He has a girlfriend, but not enough money to pay her dowry and marry her.
- Namikango Maternity Hospital in Malawi:
Read some of our BUV testimonials from around the world!
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