Lokhwishi Bridge
Project overview
Seasonal flooding of the Phophonyane River cuts off KaNdwandwa and Vusweni for weeks each year, preventing children from reaching school and families from accessing healthcare and markets
Provides safe, year-round access for over 2000 people - including 300 children - restoring reliable routes to schools, clinics, and economic opportunities.
Made possible by our sponsors
Thank you for helping us build this connection.
Your generosity helped turn months of planning into a completed bridge. Thank you for supporting our team, our partners, and the people of Lokhwishi.
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