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Kito Crosby has announced the continuation of its partnership with Bridges to Prosperity (B2P).
B2P, a US-based non-profit organization, aims to eradicate poverty caused by rural isolation by constructing trail bridges that connect residents to education, healthcare and economic opportunities. With over 500 bridges built in 21 countries, B2P has positively impacted the lives of more than 1.8 million people worldwide.
"Rural isolation is a root cause of poverty and connectivity is the gateway to opportunity," emphasized Nivi Sharma, CEO of Bridges to Prosperity. "Kito Crosby's reliable products have been instrumental in enabling our safe, sustainable and scalable solutions, making them an integral partner in our bridge-building endeavors."
Kito Crosby’s commitment includes providing essential products, such as wire rope clips, turnbuckles, snatch blocks, special trolleys, manual hoist and wire rope tension meters for 40 bridge construction projects in Rwanda and 12 in Uganda. The company will also offer rigging awareness training to ensure safer lifting and rigging operations. Additionally, Kito Crosby will send a team of 10 members from diverse backgrounds to participate in constructing a trail bridge in Rwanda this November. Since the partnership began in 2022, Kito Crosby has supported the construction of more than 140 bridges across Africa.
"We commend Bridges to Prosperity for their remarkable impact on communities and are honored to contribute our products and expertise to their mission," said Robert Desel, CEO of Kito Crosby. "We have previously sent employees to sites in Uganda and Rwanda in 2022 and 2023, and we are proud to send 10 passionate employees who will also directly engage in a bridge construction in Rwanda this year."
Desel concluded, "In collaboration with B2P and our global channel network, we envision a world where rural isolation is eliminated, enabling families to access healthcare, children to attend school safely, and farmers to reach local markets reliably."
This ongoing partnership highlights the crucial role of infrastructure in breaking the cycle of poverty and showcases the impactful work being done to connect isolated communities to essential resources and opportunities.
