Until July, 2011, Idjwi’s island did not have any means of transportation for emergency situations such as critically ill patients or prenatal emergencies. Now, due to the masterminds of Dr. Sebisaho and 16-year-old Clay Baxter, Idjwi has their first water ambulance.
They worked endlessly for a week with small tools from 4 AM to 7 PM or later. The success of this creation inspired the community and can continue to be recreated by the craftsman and volunteers of Idjwi.
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The ambulance is 17′ long, and has room for two rowers and two patients, or one laying down. This mode of transportation will help expedite travel to the clinic and will save thousands of lives in the future.
The canoe was built from a large tree on the AGW clinics’ property, with the help of master craftsmen from the community and many volunteers.