Frequently Asked Questions

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We believe that safe access is a human right. Access is an equalizer, creating equal opportunity for all members of a community. We act on this belief by turning rural isolation into connection. We’re a non-profit organization that connects isolated communities to education, health care, and economic opportunity. We do this by working alongside community members, industry partners, and governments to build trail bridges.​

The isolated communities where we work are cut off from schools, health clinics, and markets for months out of the year. The rivers our trailbridges span are perilous to cross on foot, and they often become completely impassable during the rainy season. Trail bridges create improved access to essential services and opportunities.

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We currently work in Rwanda, Uganda, and Ethiopia and are in the process of expanding to several new countries

We currently work in Rwanda, Uganda, and Ethiopia and are in the process of expanding to several new countries

LESSAT-AFRICA’s mission is to empower underprivileged children, youth and their families and community through relevant education, innovative healthcare and market-focused livelihood programmes. We aim to deploy best possible methodology and technology for achieving ideal SROI (social return on investment), to practice and promote good governance, to link business competitiveness of the corporate with social development initiatives and to sensitize the privileged section of society to promote Civic Driven Change.

LESSAT-AFRICA was established in the year 2012.

Education alone has the power to liberate people from the vicious cycle of poverty – not only in terms of earning a livelihood but also in becoming aware of the rights and freedoms that a citizen is endowed with. Thus empowering individuals and making them self-sufficient.

Education alone has the power to liberate people from the vicious cycle of poverty – not only in terms of earning a livelihood but also in becoming aware of the rights and freedoms that a citizen is endowed with. Thus empowering individuals and making them self-sufficient.

No, thanks for asking

Yes, we have our 501(c)(3) non-profit status. That means any donation you make to Invisible Children is tax deductible

We generally accept volunteers who are participating in our Industry Partnership Program, and we welcome inquiries from volunteers with specific skill sets that can contribute to our programs.

Contact us to see how you can take action.

We love it! Here’s what we suggest:

  1. Make sure to join our email list for regular news updates and alerts about our work.
  2. Spread the word about B2P. We have materials that you can use to introduce B2P to your civic group, neighborhood council, place of worship, school, youth group, book club, friends, and family!​ Simply contact us.
  3. Help make our work possible with a tax-deductible donation to B2P. Funding directly impacts the number of bridges we can support and the expansion of our reach to serve a more significant number of isolated communities. You can be an essential part of connecting people in these communities to opportunity.

In short, a lot. Find out more HERE.

By the end of 2014, Invisible Children – like many other international NGOs working on the LRA conflict – was struggling to raise the funds necessary to maintain all of its global operations due to the success achieved in reducing LRA violence and other crises around the world demanding the attention of donors. Despite this difficulty, we knew we could not abandon the communities that we had been working alongside for so long. So we dug in our heels and made tough decisions, ultimately restructuring the organization and reducing our U.S. operations by 67%. In the end, we were able to sustain nearly all of our programs in central Africa.

So, no, we did not close down at the end of 2014. In fact, we emerged from that period of transition with a greater clarity of vision and determination to stay the course. And most importantly, we developed even stronger, more trusting relationships with the community leaders who watched us fight for our programs while so many others left.

But we do look a little different these days. We no longer have a huge mass media department, we no longer tour the country in large 15-passenger vans, and we do not host global events. Our U.S.-based programs achieved historic success in thrusting the LRA issue to the front of global consciousness and catalyzing international action, but they are no longer what is needed.

We also sound a little different these days. We have seen that as long as the vulnerabilities that allow for violence and exploitation exist, these communities will not be safe. Therefore, we have embraced the opportunity and the responsibility to evolve our mission and expand our work to include threats beyond the LRA conflict.

Check out our Corporate​ page to learn more about the benefits of partnering with us and how to get your company involved.

We’re fortunate to have many Industry Partners who offer support through generous donations, in-kind material contributions, and programs that make it possible for employees to volunteer their time on bridge projects around the world.

This support fuels growth in the number of projects we can complete each year.​

Learn more about how your company can partner with B2P.

Our in-country staff members forge strong ties with local organizations and governments, who are often aware of areas that may benefit from a safe river crossing. We collaborate with these partners to identify a potential bridge site. Then, we determine project feasibility by assessing the level of need, community participation, and long-term partnership potential with local governments.

Our suspended and suspension bridge projects generally take eight weeks to complete, depending on the commitment and availability of the community and the participation of industry partners.

In short, a lot. Find out more HERE.

In short, a lot. Find out more HERE.