The health system in Uganda is structured with health facilities starting from the local council one system who are called Village Health teams whose primary role is to report cases, support vaccinations at village labels, and sensitize communities on health prevention measures, the second structure Health Centre II, operates at a parish level which means they served average population of over 3000 people.

Ayabi Sub-county/town council is surrounded by Lake Kwania covering about 6 landing sites with different commercial activities such as sex workers, fishing, commercial bars, existence of street children. Due to these mobile activities, the number of HIV virus transmissions has increased among the active sexual age bracket of 18 to 55 years and there has been a high number of cases of HIV transmissions among children at birth, and this has reduced the chances of many young adolescents living to achieved potential opportunities due to stigma, living in denial and failures for parents to disclose their HIV+ status to their loves ones. Most of the HIV+ patients people in the Ayabi Community live at an average income level which creates an economic social gap, and with stigma caused by their HIV+ status, they are left struggling to acquire the needs that are required for daily necessities.

In the year 2022, Malawi as a country, experienced tougher times as she went through cholera pandemic which claimed many lives, mostly in rural areas where transportation problems for the sick was inevitable.
However, in areas where Wheels 4 Life bikes and ambulance bikes were provided as a means for transport, the sick were quickly rushed to nearby health centres for quick treatment, thus avoiding many sudden deaths. In February 2023 alone, Malawi had a disastrous Cyclone known as Cyclone Freddy which destroyed many villages/houses. The bikes and ambulance bikes helped everyone get around for their needs. Bikes help carry out domestic chores.

The “Riding Out of Deprivation” initiative was based on the motivation that a bike can greatly transform the lives of neediest individuals to escape deprivation and chronic poverty.

PROJECT THEME
“BIKING OUT OF UNTIMELY DEATHS AND POVERTY”
June 2022

All hope is not lost for poor Malawians living in rural areas as Malawian kwacha has devaluated to 25%. Wheels 4 Life has committed itself to support people in need with Bicycles and Bike Ambulances since 2016. Over 800 Bikes has been distributed in poverty stricken areas around Mangochi district. These Bicycles are playing a huge role in helping to improve access to basic needs and services as education, health care, work and income. Empowering women and girls with Bicycles unlocks their potential and provides; more time and energy to focus in educational pursuits, more safety and confidence on routes to Schools and clinics, greater earning potential and improved standing in the households. Ambulance Bikes also makes a big difference as it is a life saving necessity. Over 300 untimely deaths have been prevented with the use of Bike ambulances. Wheels 4Life have been described by poor Malawians as a tool to save lives, fight poverty and to provide quality education for all.

PROJECT THEME
“BIKING OUT OF UNTIMELY DEATHS AND POVERTY”
June 2022

All hope is not lost for poor Malawians living in rural areas as Malawian kwacha has devaluated to 25%. Wheels 4 Life has committed itself to support people in need with Bicycles and Bike Ambulances since 2016. Over 800 Bikes has been distributed in poverty stricken areas around Mangochi district. These Bicycles are playing a huge role in helping to improve access to basic needs and services as education, health care, work and income. Empowering women and girls with Bicycles unlocks their potential and provides; more time and energy to focus in educational pursuits, more safety and confidence on routes to Schools and clinics, greater earning potential and improved standing in the households. Ambulance Bikes also makes a big difference as it is a life saving necessity. Over 300 untimely deaths have been prevented with the use of Bike ambulances. Wheels 4Life have been described by poor Malawians as a tool to save lives, fight poverty and to provide quality education for all.