Gogomawe 78-Meter Pedestrian Crossing Bridge

Pemba, Zanzibar

The 78-meter Gogomawe Pedestrian Crossing Bridge is being built to safely connect two communities that become extremely difficult to reach during the rainy season. When heavy rains raise the water level, children struggle to reach school, families are cut off from essential services, and daily movement becomes dangerous.

The bridge will have an important impact especially for women, children, the elderly and vulnerable families. Pregnant women needing to reach a hospital for delivery or emergency care will have a safer route, while children will be able to continue attending school even during the rainy season. It will also improve access to healthcare, markets, work and other essential services.

Once completed, this bridge will provide a safe, reliable year-round pedestrian connection, helping reduce isolation and improve the everyday lives of the surrounding communities.

78 meters of connection. A safer path to school, healthcare and opportunity.