The Jabiro suspended bridge project in Rwanda is complete, and we celebrated Inauguration Day with the Jabiro community.
Category Archives: Bridges to Prosperity
Bridges to Prosperity Jabiro Bridge Nearly Complete
Our work at the Jabiro suspended bridge in Rwanda is nearly complete.
Bridges to Prosperity Jabiro Week One Complete
Week 1 at Jabiro Bridge saw significant progress, cross beams are now in place, decking has commenced, and concrete work on the far embankment is completed.
Bridges to Prosperity Jabiro Adding Crossbeams
Teamwork in Action! Our Bridges to Prosperity volunteer team is making strides on the Jabiro Suspended Bridge!
Bridges to Prosperity Jabiro First Days
Our B2P team has attached the last of the 4 bridge cables, assembled the crossbeam members, and moved half to the far side of the bridge abutment for launching. We have moved crossbeams across the temporary bridge, assembling the hangers on crossbeams by clamping the rebar hangers.
Bridges to Prosperity Jabiro Logistics
Five Weston & Sampson professionals are participating in the Jabiro Suspended Bridge build. We are nearing our departure date, packing, and finalizing logistics.
Bridges to Prosperity Jabiro Team
Five Weston & Sampson professionals are participating in the Jabiro Suspended Bridge build. Meet the team and follow along.
Bridges to Prosperity Jabiro Culture
Five Weston & Sampson professionals are participating in the Jabiro Suspended Bridge build. As we prepare to engage with the local community on the B2P Jabiro Suspended Bridge build, we are learning more about their traditions and practices.
Bridges to Prosperity Team
Six Weston & Sampson professionals are participating in the San Vicente Footbridge build. We are joined by several volunteers from FHECOR and are supported as well by the Bridges to Prosperity headquarters staff. Finally, companies and participants from the local community of Jinotega will be our collaborators.
San Vicente Footbridge Completed
The San Vicente footbridge is complete. After finishing the decking, fencing, and masonry wall (to set road clearance to protect cables from passing trucks), all that was left was to celebrate!