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The challenge
Reliable transportation is fundamental to personal wellbeing and national development. In Uganda, mobility challenges significantly impact individuals and communities:
Limited Access & Lost Productivity: Most people walk or rely on “Bodas” (motorcycles), often waiting hours daily for transport. Urban residents lose 40 minutes to 4 hours to traffic alone, hampering work, school attendance, and access to healthcare and markets.
Environmental Damage: Widespread Boda use contributes to air pollution and improper oil disposal, threatening both current and future generations.
Educational Impact: School dropouts are widespread, particularly among girls who walk 5–12 km daily. In Jinja District, 91% of children aged 11–19 lack secondary education access, perpetuating poverty cycles.
The change
A bicycle can make a change! To break cycles of poverty, accessibility is essential—and the bicycle provides it in an eco-friendly, easy-to-maintain way. It’s a practical response to Uganda’s mobility challenges.
Since 1997, FABIO has been operating in Uganda’s Busoga sub-region, leveraging bicycles as a strategic tool for social transformation. Through our initiatives, we improve access to education, healthcare, and markets—empowering vulnerable communities including poor men and women, persons with disabilities, teenage parents, and youths to enhance access to socio-economic services.
FABIO envisions a society where all people are healthy, active, and enjoying equitable sustainable services.
Our Programs
Our three pillars—Livelihood, Environment, and Governance—connect mobility, sustainability, and civic participation to empower vulnerable communities.
Livelihood
The Livelihood program provides bicycles to vulnerable communities to improve access to essential services including education, health, water and markets.
Environment
The Environment program promotes sustainable environmental practices by advocating for non-motorised transport solutions.
Discover how communities can reclaim their streets and reduce their carbon footprint.
Governance
The Governance program increases citizens’ participation in electoral processes while strengthening the accountability and responsiveness of duty bearers and civil servants.
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Your support fuels Busoga’s future—providing bicycles for livelihood, clean transport and green initiatives for a healthier environment, and citizen‑engagement tools for transparent, accountable governance.
