Basic Utility Vehicle - Transport for Rural Africa

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120x90-girl3.jpgThe 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.

Every day, we hear stories about the impact that BUVs are having all over the world.  Anytime a child is transported safely to school, a fresh crop of fruit is delivered to a rural village, or a missionary’s work is supported through the use of a BUV – our belief in the power of affordable transportation is affirmed

 

Amoce's BUV in Haiti

In the fall of 2008, All of Haiti was hit with Hurricanes Gustav and Hannah. The deluge destroyed the bridge
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Issah in Ghana

issah120x90.pngIssah is a 26 year old man from Ghana, Africa. Issah was born Muslim.  He cares for his aging, and nearly blind,
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Mama Cecelia in Malawi

namikango120x90.pngOur group was up to 20 and we were headed for a meeting  that was described as "just near."  After about 30 miles
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Lizbeth in Costa Rica

llizbeth120x90.pngThe BUV has again served as an ambulance. I was up the hill in Jazmín yesterday and a lady called
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Namikango Hospital

120x90application.jpgPregnant women on the way to the hospital often reach their destination on the back of a bicycle, or in the back
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BUV Ambulance

This two day-old baby has no name yet. Like in all parts of the world, human names have long stories behind them. 
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