Mothers living in rural regions of Africa are forced 
to take dangerous 12-mile walks to receive healthcare for their children.

Lack of transportation and long walking distances to healthcare facilities in rural Namibia, Tanzania, and Uganda have contributed to many maternal and infant deaths. In a country where the nearest clinic may be over 12 miles away, it is common for a mother whose child is running a fever to wait several days to get help. One out of every ten children dies waiting to receive healthcare for ailments that are often non-fatal. Africa has some of the highest infant mortality rates in the world.

BICYCLES for HUMANITY, THE INSTITUTE for TRANSPORTATION and DEVELOPMENT POLICY (ITDP), 
and ADVENTURES in HEALTH, EDUCATION, and AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT (AHEAD) are saving lives by making healthcare accessible with bicycle and ambulance trailers. Improved mobility for village communities can help people obtain treatment in a timely manner.