CONSTRUCTION OF MHARAUNDA BRIDGE TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO PROFITABLE MARKETS
Project Launch: 9-14-23
In Mbomba village T/A Inkosi ya Makosi Mbelwa 5th in Mzimba district in North Malawi, Titukile Soya Bean Producers Cooperative will work with the community to construct Mharaunda bridge timber deck bridge that has been in abandoned state for a long time. Construction of Mharaunda bridge will contribute to reducing transportation costs being incurred by the farmers apart from helping the community access other services such as school and health. Approximately, approximately 5400 people people are expected to benefit from using this bridge
Project Update: 10-12-23
Fourty (40) out of the planned Forty-five (45) beams were purchased from Luwawa Forest and laid at the bridge after demolition of the damaged logs was completed. This represents 55% of the entire work planned to complete the bridge rehabilitation within three weeks of funding. To complete the bridge, 90 timber will be purchased from the remaining funds and laid and culvert boxes will be constructed. Communities including school children are excited about the bridge that will shorten distance traveled to nearest hospital to 15 kilometers from 38 kilometers currently. The bridge has stayed 10 years without rehabilitation and this project is touted as a life saver.
Final Report: 9-27-24
The construction of the Mharaunda Bridge, supported by World Connect, has significantly transformed the lives of the Mharaunda and Embangweni communities in Malawi. Spearheaded by the Titukule Soya Bean Producers and Marketing Cooperative and involving local leaders like Loveness Chirwa and field partner Edward Gondwe, the project addressed a longstanding mobility challenge. The bridge, now fully completed, replaced the old, deteriorated structure, realigning logs and planks, reconstructing pillars, and backfilling edges to ensure durability. The new bridge has created a safe and reliable passage that connects villages to essential services, including schools, health centers, and markets. It facilitates the transportation of goods, such as soya beans and other crops, and improves access for ambulances, vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians. To ensure sustainability, the community plans to implement watershed management practices to protect the bridge from erosion and enhance its longevity. This project has improved the quality of life for over 7,000 direct participants and 18,500 indirect beneficiaries across six Group Village Headman areas.
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