Widespread poverty in rural Sabah has resulted in many daily life challenges not just for village families, but also for their young children. This is worsened for the villagers and children staying in the 74 isolated and neglected rural communities in Kadamaian, Kota Belud. For years, poor rural infrastructure (suspension bridges) has been a concern for families, especially when their children rely on these bridges every day.
 

Throughout Sabah, young students risk their lives to cross over dangerous rocks, rivers and valleys using old, rotten suspension bridges to reach school. Some even have to carefully cross water pipes or hike for hours just to receive an education. Families and their children become afraid of getting hurt or worse by crossing these poor bridges, leading to students leaving school. Rural villagers also rely on using them to travel for their livelihoods – as these bridges may be the only way across. 

Results With Hopes Malaysia’s Rural Bridge Rebuilding Projects