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The construction of the Kabira bridge, the fourth bridge built by SYSTRA and Bridges to Prosperity in Rwanda, was completed on 12 December 2025.
The Kabira footbridge was completed in a remote region of northern Rwanda, creating a safe and reliable connection between two hills and bringing neighboring villages closer together. The bridge now serves several thousand residents, improving access for farmers, families, and schoolchildren in an area where the nearest road is more than a 30-minute walk away.
Among the international team who helped make this project possible was Marta Pezzi, from SYSTRA Italy, who joined colleagues from across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Oceania to work alongside local Rwandan teams recruited by Bridges to Prosperity.
With a background in engineering and architecture, Marta played a key role throughout the construction process. She supported less experienced team members, sharing her technical expertise and guiding them through each stage of the build — particularly during the assembly of the bridge deck. Her ability to combine precision, pedagogy, and teamwork contributed to the success of this collective engineering effort.
Beyond construction, the team also organised a personal fundraising initiative, enabling the donation of school supplies and sports equipment to 630 pupils at Kabira Burera Primary School, supporting education in the community for years to come.
The Kabira bridge is the fourth footbridge built in Rwanda through the partnership between SYSTRA and Bridges to Prosperity. Together, these projects demonstrate how engineering skills, international cooperation, and local engagement can create lasting social impact.
Projects like Kabira show that building infrastructure is also about building connections — between communities, professions, and cultures
