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Repair Rural Bridges to Protect Sabah’s Schoolchildren and Villagers

Repair Rural Bridges: Save Lives of Schoolchildren and Villagers

In Sabah's rural areas, the geography is mountainous, with rivers cutting through villages. For the people living there, suspension bridges are vital for daily life—children rely on them to get to school, and farmers use them to access their farmland.


Here are some stories highlighting the daily struggles faced by children and villagers, without having a proper bridge.

1) Discover the 8 shocking and dangerous ways students in Malaysia risk their lives just to attend school.

Source: Wiki Impact
Source: Wiki Impact

2) Discover how the collapse of the only route to town left 4,000 villagers from 5 villages completely stranded.

Source: The Star
Source: The Star

Unfortunately, these bridges are often neglected, and harsh weather takes a toll, causing decayed wooden planks and unstable structures that pose serious safety risks, especially during extreme weather conditions.


Our team has visited many rural villages in Kota Belud area, and we rely on these bridges ourselves to reach these communities. At times, we’ve felt unsafe crossing due to their fragile and deteriorating condition.


Why This Matters

To ensure the safety of rural communities, we’ve taken it upon ourselves to repair these essential bridges. Here’s how we approach it:

  • Assess the Condition:

    • We visit the villages to inspect the bridge's condition, including wooden planks and structural integrity.

    • We interview villagers to understand their concerns and needs.


  • Collaborative Repairs:

    • Villagers help by collecting used tires, which are then cut into specific sizes for bridge steps.

    • We purchase additional essential materials like galvanized wire and purlins to replace broken parts.

  • Skilled villagers lead a gotong-royong (community effort) to repair or reconstruct the bridge, fostering a sense of responsibility and ownership.


    Using tires as stepping platforms is a safer, more durable solution than wood, though it’s a challenging process that involves collecting, transporting, and cutting the tires to size. Still, the result is a safer bridge that serves the community for years to come.


Urgent Priority: Repairing Pinapakan Bridge


Let us share a little story about the Pinapakan Bridge in Kampung Sayap. Every day, around 60 young students and their parents cross this bridge to get to school and back home. It’s more than just a bridge; it’s a vital part of their daily lives. Unfortunately, it has been falling apart lately. The materials are old and starting to decay, making it unsafe for everyone who relies on it.



The weather isn’t helping either. It rains a lot here, and the heavy downpours have made the bridge even more damaged. Below, there’s a fast-flowing river, which makes crossing especially dangerous—especially for young children.


That’s why we’ve come up with a plan to raise funds and rebuild the bridge using stronger materials—just like we’ve done in other villages. We’ll use sturdy purlins, recycled tires, and galvanized chain link to ensure the bridge is safe and long-lasting.


But we can’t do this alone. We need your help. A small donation or even sharing our campaign can bring hope to this community. Together, we can create a safer, stronger bridge and improve their daily lives. Let’s join forces to make this happen! This version keeps your original message intact while enhancing clarity and engagement.



Call to Action

Rural bridges may seem unimportant to some, but for these villages, they are lifelines connecting people to education and livelihoods. As part of our humanitarian mission, we cannot stand by while lives are put at risk just to attend school or access farmland.

Regardless of religion, age, or status, everyone deserves a safe path to a better future. Let’s work together to ensure that no one has to face fear or danger on their journey to school or work.

Support our efforts. Donate now and help us repair these vital lifelines.

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