SayPro, in partnership with the United States Peace Corps, is supporting the creation of community-driven transportation solutions to improve access to education and essential services. SayPro understands that in many regions, students and community members walk long distances through unsafe terrain just to reach schools, clinics, or job centers. SayPro addresses this by working with local communities to design and implement transport systems that are safe, affordable, and sustainable. Peace Corps volunteers help gather community input and assist in the planning process. SayPro ensures that transportation is not a barrier to opportunity.
SayPro’s approach is participatory and inclusive. The organization hosts community meetings where residents discuss their transportation challenges and propose ideas. SayPro facilitates the co-design of bicycle-sharing schemes, school transport vans, boat services for island regions, and even solar-powered tuk-tuks. Peace Corps volunteers support training workshops for local drivers and transport coordinators. SayPro also promotes environmental responsibility by advocating for low-emission and non-motorized transport solutions. These programs increase school attendance, reduce lateness, and make everyday life safer for women and children.
SayPro recognizes that successful transport systems require more than vehicles—they need maintenance plans, safety protocols, and financial sustainability. With Peace Corps assistance, SayPro trains local youth in vehicle repair and transport business management. SayPro also helps communities form cooperatives to manage transport services democratically and equitably. The organization partners with local authorities to secure infrastructure improvements like safe roads, signage, and shelters. By empowering communities to own and manage these systems, SayPro fosters accountability and long-term sustainability. The benefits ripple out into improved livelihoods and educational outcomes.
SayPro believes that equitable transportation is a human right and a foundation for community development. Through this partnership, SayPro is turning grassroots solutions into transformative systems that connect people with opportunities. Peace Corps volunteers bring valuable insight and energy to this mission. SayPro envisions a future where no child is too far from a school, no patient is too far from a clinic, and no worker is too far from a job. With determination and collaboration, SayPro is building bridges—literal and figurative—toward a more mobile and empowered society.