In the Tanga region of Tanzania, community health workers like Nasma are on the frontlines of care. Every day, Nasma visits households, checking on children, elderly patients, victims of abuse, and people managing chronic illnesses like diabetes, high blood pressure, and malnutrition.

Reaching these families meant walking long distances—sometimes up to five kilometers for a single visit. That often limited her to only three or four households each day, leaving many without timely care.

When we met Nasma during one of the first bicycle distributions in Tanzania, she predicted that she would be able to double her daily visits and respond more quickly when care is needed.

“This brings us great joy,” Nasma said. “I am truly happy and feel honored to receive this bicycle today. It is evident that people have put in a lot of thought and effort into providing us with this valuable and sturdy tool.”

Beyond meeting the needs of the community, Nasma also spoke of broader targets, such as significantly reducing HIV infections and malnutrition by 2030. She emphasized the need for proper nutrition for elderly patients in order to ensure good health.

Another benefit of the bicycle? Nasma could help transport food for people in her community. She urged those in her community to trust that healthcare workers like her have only the best intentions for those they serve.

“This bicycle will also help me and my family,” she said. “Right now, when my grandchild goes to school, I have to either rent a bicycle or motorcycle, carry them myself or hold their hand while walking. But with this bicycle, I can take them to school in the morning and then proceed to visit my patients.”